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≈ $32k – $43k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Reading)
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Feb 10, 2026. Care UK scores B on the Alion truth index.

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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 an aspiring Second Chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with an emphasis on fresh and seasonal produce? Looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Then join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Second Chef.

The Role

  • Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation
  • Develop nutritious and diet sensitive meals for residents and their requirements
  • Menu design and planning
  • Managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines
  • Ensure compliance with both Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen
  • Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them make the most of their potential

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family

  • Alternate weekend and social working hours
  • Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements* (*where applicable)
  • Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
  • Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
  • Annual purchase holiday scheme
  • Wellbeing support
  • Wagestream- access your wages at any-time

Career Development

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

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.

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.

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