Aria Care

Kitchen Assistant

The closing date is 12 July 2025

Job summary

This is a permanent part-time role as a Kitchen Assistant at Walstead Place, a 41-bed residential care home in Lindfield, Haywards Heath. The role involves flexible shift patterns of either 7-7, 7-2, or 2-7, with alternate weekends required. The successful candidate will work in a team to prepare and serve meals for the residents, ensuring a high standard of service and attention to detail.

Main duties of the job

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for a range of tasks to support the smooth running of the kitchen, including food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. You should be a fast learner with a passion for hospitality, and a willingness to work as part of a diverse and inclusive team. The role offers a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, and long service awards.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of high-quality residential care homes, with a focus on creating a warm and welcoming environment for their residents. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, and values employees who demonstrate empathy, respect, and a growth mindset.

Details

Date posted

14 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1303011802

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Walstead

RH16 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Walstead Place - Scaynes Hill Road, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 2QG
  • 41 bedded Residential care Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Kitchen Assistant
  • Part Time - 20 hours per week - Alternate Weekends required - flexible shift patterns of either 7-7, 7-2 or 2-7
  • £12.21 per hour 

What will Aria Care Offer you?

  • Blue Light Discount Card
  • Holiday & days out discounts
  • Long service awards
  • Recognition programme
  • And much more!

Are you a passionate and a fast learner, looking for a place where you can grow in hospitality? We have a great opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant so why not get in touch!

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Walstead Place - Scaynes Hill Road, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 2QG
  • 41 bedded Residential care Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Kitchen Assistant
  • Part Time - 20 hours per week - Alternate Weekends required - flexible shift patterns of either 7-7, 7-2 or 2-7
  • £12.21 per hour 

What will Aria Care Offer you?

  • Blue Light Discount Card
  • Holiday & days out discounts
  • Long service awards
  • Recognition programme
  • And much more!

Are you a passionate and a fast learner, looking for a place where you can grow in hospitality? We have a great opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant so why not get in touch!

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required for this role, but relevant experience in a kitchen or catering environment would be an advantage. A passion for hospitality and a willingness to learn and grow are essential.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required for this role, but relevant experience in a kitchen or catering environment would be an advantage. A passion for hospitality and a willingness to learn and grow are essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Walstead

RH16 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Walstead

RH16 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Aria Healthcare

recruitment@ariacare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

14 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1303011802

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Walstead

RH16 2QG


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