Catering Assistant

Care UK; Debden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Debden is seeking a passionate and caring individual for the role of Catering Assistant. You will be responsible for maintaining kitchen cleanliness, preparing meals, and ensuring safe storage of food products. The position offers excellent training opportunities through our Catering Academy and a supportive work environment. Join a team committed to making a difference in residents' lives, providing not only great care but also a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Benefits

Career development and training

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Wagestream – access to wages anytime

Hundreds of online and in-store discounts

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Passionate and caring individual with a desire to help others.
• Ability to work well in a team and under the guidance of the Head Chef.
• Willingness to learn and participate in training programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness of kitchen and related areas.
• Prepare produce for mealtime, including vegetable preparation.
• Ensure correct storage of all dry and perishable produce.
• Safely store cleaning materials.
• Clean cooking utensils and pots to required standards.
• Carry out tasks assigned by the Head Chef or Home Manager.

Skills

Maintain cleanliness of kitchen

Food preparation

Safe storage of produce

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Our new care home in Saffron Walden opens its doors in February 2026. At Care UK's Bailey Lodge in Saffron Walden, providing the highest standard of care for residents will be at the heart of what we do. As part of our friendly team, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career and the support to go far. Our team will work in a luxury, purpose‑built home in warm and welcoming surroundings. We'll provide short‑term and permanent residential and dementia care with fantastic facilities for residents, including our own coffee shop and hair salon, as well as a cinema room and lovely landscaped gardens. We truly believe that every one of us makes a difference. If you're a passionate, caring individual who works well in a team, consider a rewarding career at Bailey Lodge.

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 Catering Assistant.

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

• Alternate weekend and social friendly working hours
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
• 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.

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 thats 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 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.