Aria Care

Kitchen Assistant

The closing date is 29 August 2025

Job summary

This is a part-time Kitchen Assistant role at Walstead Place, a 41-bed residential care home in Lindfield, Haywards Heath. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and a 9.5 rating on Carehome.co.uk. The successful candidate will be a passionate and fast learner, looking to grow in the hospitality industry. They will be offered various benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Main duties of the job

The Kitchen Assistant will be responsible for supporting the kitchen team in preparing and serving meals to the residents of the care home. They will work 20 hours per week, with a flexible shift pattern of either 7am-7pm, 7am-2pm, or 2pm-7pm, including alternate weekends. The successful candidate will be empathetic, respectful, and have a growth mindset, aligning with Aria Care's values of being a diverse and inclusive employer.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of residential care services, operating several care homes across the UK. The company is committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment for its employees, offering various benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Details

Date posted

30 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1334765820

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 the successful candidate should have a passion for the hospitality industry and a willingness to learn.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required for this role, but the successful candidate should have a passion for the hospitality industry and a willingness to learn.

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

30 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1334765820

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Walstead

RH16 2QG


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