1,859,953open jobs
109,798companies
258,795added this week
Browse all
Salary
≈ $33k – $46k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Newbury)

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 5, 2026. Care UK scores B on the Alion truth index.

Overview
Company
Impact
Profile match
Care UK is a private care home operator, headquartered in Colchester, England, running residential, nursing, dementia, respite and end-of-life care homes for older people across the UK. Established in 1982, it operates well over 150 homes, many of them purpose-built, and supports them from a central support centre with in-house recruitment, quality, catering and facilities teams. Its careers site hires care team leaders, housekeepers, cleaners, receptionists and administrators, activities coordinators, gardeners and drivers for individual homes, plus corporate recruitment, credit control and project roles.

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award-winning care provider as a Kitchen Assistant.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK, you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

Join our bank team and embrace unparalleled flexibility by having the freedom to tailor your schedule to fit your lifestyle, whilst being a valued team member. Experience the true empowerment of a flexible and fulfilling career journey with Care UK.

The Role

  • Maintain the cleanliness of kitchen and related areas
  • Preparation of produce for mealtime, for example vegetable preparation and making of sandwiches
  • Ensure correct storage of all dry and perishable produce
  • Safely storing cleaning materials
  • Ensure all cooking utensils and pots are cleaned to the required standards
  • Carry out any tasks assigned by the Head / Second Chef or Home Manager

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family

  • Wagestream- access your wages at any-time   
  • Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
  • Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
  • Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
  • Wellbeing support

New to Catering?

We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Assistants and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a Catering Assistant with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others.  We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.

Free account
Stop reading job ads. Get the ones that fit.
One free account turns this page into a shortlist built around your stack, your level and your pay.
Match on every job. Stack, seniority, pay and location, scored against your profile.
1,859,953 open roles. Read straight off company career pages, refreshed every day.
Unlimited applications. Every one you send is tracked in one place, on-site or on a company board.
3 tailored CVs a month. Rewritten for the exact job you are applying to. Included free.
Create a free account Continue with Google
Free forever. No card. Under a minute.

Recommended for you based on this role

Hospitality
Similar stack
Same company
Newbury
$42k per year • In office • Full-Time • London
Apply
$34k per year • In office • Full-Time • London
Apply
$42k per year • In office • London
Apply
Lifeguard 1 month ago
$22k – $32k per year • Hybrid • Birmingham
Apply
$34k per year • In office • Part-Time • London
Apply
Commis Chef, Newbury 6 hours ago
≈ $32k – $45k per year (Estimated) • In office • Newbury
Apply
up to $42k per year • In office • Full-Time • Newbury
Apply
$42k per year • In office • Full-Time • Newbury
Apply
In office • Newbury
Apply
≈ $56k – $123k per year (Estimated) • In office • Newbury
DevOps
Windows
Cybersecurity
Active Directory
Management
Service Desk
Apply
See all jobs
This is one of many
1,859,953 more open roles from verified company boards, updated every day.