Aria Care

Bank Kitchen Assistant

The closing date is 28 October 2025

Job summary

This is a Bank Kitchen Assistant role at Coppice Lea, a 42-bedded Nursing, Dementia & Residential care Home in Merstham, Surrey. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk. The role involves covering annual leave and sickness, with a pay rate of £12.21 per hour. Aria Care offers benefits such as a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday & days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the kitchen team in providing high-quality meals for the residents at the care home. Your duties may include food preparation, cooking, cleaning, and ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently. You should be a fast learner, passionate about hospitality, and able to work in a team. Aria Care is a diverse and inclusive employer, and they value empathy, respect, and a growth mindset.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of residential, nursing, and dementia care services in the UK. They operate a network of care homes across the country, with a focus on delivering person-centered care and creating a positive environment for their residents. Aria Healthcare is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within their workforce and providing opportunities for professional development.

Details

Date posted

29 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1371985963

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Mertsham

RH1 3QN


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Coppice Lea, Merstham, Surrey, RH1 3QN
  • 42 Bedded Nursing, Dementia & Residential care Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Bank Kitchen Assistant
  • Cover annual leave and sickness
  • £12.21ph

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

  • Coppice Lea, Merstham, Surrey, RH1 3QN
  • 42 Bedded Nursing, Dementia & Residential care Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Bank Kitchen Assistant
  • Cover annual leave and sickness
  • £12.21ph

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 experience in a kitchen or catering environment would be an advantage. A passion for hospitality, a fast-learning ability, and a willingness to work as part of a team are essential.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required for this role, but experience in a kitchen or catering environment would be an advantage. A passion for hospitality, a fast-learning ability, and a willingness to work as part of a team 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

Mertsham

RH1 3QN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Mertsham

RH1 3QN


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

29 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1371985963

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Mertsham

RH1 3QN


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