Catering Assistant in Epsom

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We are one of the UK’s leading care home providers, delivering quality care for 40 years. Today we have over 160 homes across England, Wales and Scotland.

Use the search to find vacancies near you by postcode, location, or home name. These roles are either based at our head office in Colchester, are hybrid or fully remote and are not typically based at our care homes.

Second Chef

The Role

• Lead the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation.
• Develop nutritious and diet‑sensitive meals for residents and cater to their requirements.
• Design and plan menus.
• Manage stock control and adhere to food cost guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen.
• Train, supervise and develop a team to help them reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Catering Diploma (City & Guilds/BTEC) and NVQ 2/3 in practical cookery.
• Health and Safety & Food Hygiene Certificate (minimum level 2).
• Good knowledge of nutritionally balanced menu planning and capability to cater for specific dietary needs.
• Experience in a care home or with stock control/ budgeting is desirable.

Benefits

• 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.
• Wagestream – access your wages at any time.

Domestic

The Role

• Clean all areas of the Care Home.
• Follow infection control regulations and policies.
• Respect the privacy of individuals and residents.
• Create a warm and friendly atmosphere for our residents.

Benefits

• Wagestream – access your wages at any time.
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme.
• Hundreds of online and in‑store discounts.

Catering Assistant

The Role

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

Benefits

• Alternate weekend and social friendly working hours.
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme.
• Hundreds of online and in‑store discounts.
• Wagestream – access your wages at any time.

Care Team Leader / Care Assistant

The Role

• Lead and supervise your shift.
• Case‑manage residents and liaise with families, health‑care professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure the best care plans are created and delivered.
• Administer and record medication.
• Carry out risk assessments.
• Work alongside care assistants to support residents with daily needs, ensuring residents remain as active and independent as possible.
• Working closely with the leadership team to develop services.
• Provide a fun, inclusive, and professional approach at all times.

Benefits

• Wagestream – access your wages at any time.
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme.
• Hundreds of online and in‑store discounts.

Registered General Nurse

The Role

• Provide outstanding leadership for care staff.
• Support residents with complex needs and dependency levels.
• Provide clinical nursing – medication management, infection prevention and control procedures, e.g., wound care, catheter management.
• Continuously strive towards ensuring clinical excellence within the home.
• Develop tailored care plans to deliver excellence across everything you do.

Benefits

• Paid Annual NMC Registration (T&C apply).
• Wagestream – access your wages at any time.
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme.
• Hundreds of online and in‑store discounts.

Customer Relations Manager

The Role

• Achieve targets for resident occupancy and average weekly fee.
• Promote the care home and drive enquiries through events, sponsorships and PR.
• Communicate accurate information to prospective clients about facilities, services and prices.
• Monitor competitor landscape and identify market opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Home Manager and Head of Departments.
• Complete all required reports accurately and on time.
• Available for evening and weekend meetings and events as required.

Benefits

• Dynamic, growing organisation dedicated to outstanding care.
• Supportive, inclusive team environment.
• Competitive salary and commission structure alongside a comprehensive benefits package.
• Make a meaningful impact on residents’ lives.

Career Development and Training

We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programmes for all new catering staff. Our high‑quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

About Us – Care UK

Care UK is an award‑winning private care company with over 150 care homes across the UK. We are committed to exceptional care for our residents, with our values of Caring, Passionate and Teamwork at the core of all we do.

ESG Statement

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, and we’re ready to help it flourish.

Legal & EEO

Care UK is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, disability or any other protected characteristic.