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Relief Kitchen Assistant
Role summary
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The Relief Kitchen Assistant supports the preparation, cooking and serving of meals in Jewish Care services, helping maintain a safe, clean and welcoming kitchen environment. Requirements typically include basic food-handling knowledge, good hygiene standards, reliability and the ability to follow instructions and dietary procedures. Previous experience in a kitchen, care-home or catering setting is useful but may not be essential. The successful candidate should work well with colleagues, communicate respectfully with residents and service users, manage tasks efficiently during busy periods and show sensitivity to cultural, religious and special dietary needs. Flexibility is expected because the role may involve covering shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About Jewish Care
Jewish Care is a major UK charity providing care and support for older Jewish people, people living with dementia, adults with disabilities and families requiring community services. Its work includes residential and nursing care, day services, home care, community support, wellbeing activities and specialist advice. The organisation aims to promote independence, dignity, safety and quality of life while respecting Jewish identity, traditions and cultural needs. Employees work across care homes, community centres and support services, with roles spanning care, catering, administration, nursing, facilities and professional services. A kitchen assistant contributes directly to residents’ wellbeing by helping provide nutritious meals in a safe, respectful and person-centred environment.