Job Description

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.


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 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.

We love providing high quality care which is personalised to the needs of each resident.

Opened in 2009, Manor Lodge is a very modern and attractive purpose-designed care home set just a short walk away from Chelmsford town centre in Essex.


We provide personalised nursing, residential and respite care for older people, and we have specialist expertise in supporting individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.


Our friendly and experienced team get to know each resident really well, so that we can provide care that is as individual as they are. We involve residents at every stage of the care planning journey - we find out how they want to be cared for and design a programme around their wishes. We also spend a lot of time getting to know residents' families, listening to their opinions and offering support when it's needed.