Aria Care

Bank Kitchen Assistant

The closing date is 18 November 2025

Job summary

The role of a Bank Kitchen Assistant at Stowford House Care Home in Shippon, Abingdon involves assisting in the kitchen with various tasks to support the catering operations. The home is a 53-bedded residential, nursing, and dementia care facility that is rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission and has a 9.5 rating on Carehome.co.uk.

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for a range of duties in the kitchen, including food preparation, serving meals, cleaning, and maintaining a safe and hygienic working environment. The role offers flexible hours, covering annual leave and sickness absences, with a competitive hourly rate of £12.25. The successful candidate will be a fast learner, passionate about hospitality, and aligned with Aria Care's values of diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning.

About us

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD is the company operating Stowford House Care Home, which is a 53-bedded residential, nursing, and dementia care facility located in Shippon, Abingdon. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and a 9.5 rating on Carehome.co.uk, indicating a high-quality care environment. Aria Care, the parent organization, is committed to providing excellent care and support to its residents, as well as offering a range of benefits and development opportunities to its employees.

Details

Date posted

19 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1385211793

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Shippon

OX13 6LN


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

  • Stowford House Care Home, Faringdon Road, Shippon, Abingdon, OX13 6LN
  • 53 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Bank Kitchen Assistant
  • 0hrs Contract covering Annual Leave and Sickness
  • £12.25ph

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:

  • Stowford House Care Home, Faringdon Road, Shippon, Abingdon, OX13 6LN
  • 53 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Bank Kitchen Assistant
  • 0hrs Contract covering Annual Leave and Sickness
  • £12.25ph

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 Bank Kitchen Assistant role, but previous experience in a similar catering or hospitality environment would be advantageous. The successful candidate should be a fast learner, passionate about hospitality, and aligned with Aria Care's values of diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required for this Bank Kitchen Assistant role, but previous experience in a similar catering or hospitality environment would be advantageous. The successful candidate should be a fast learner, passionate about hospitality, and aligned with Aria Care's values of diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning.

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

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Shippon

OX13 6LN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Shippon

OX13 6LN


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

recruitment@ariacare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

19 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1385211793

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Shippon

OX13 6LN


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