Aria Care

Kitchen Assistant

The closing date is 02 December 2025

Job summary

This is a part-time Kitchen Assistant role at Claydon House, a 49-bed Residential, Dementia and Nursing Home in Lewes, East Sussex. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is highly rated by Carehome.co.uk. The successful candidate will work 29 hours per week, including alternate weekends, and will be paid £12.21 per hour. Aria Care offers various benefits such as a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Main duties of the job

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the kitchen team in preparing and serving meals for the residents of Claydon House. This may include tasks such as food preparation, dish washing, and maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will be a passionate and fast learner, with a keen interest in hospitality. Aria Care is a diverse and inclusive employer, and they are looking for candidates who are empathetic, respectful, and have a growth mindset.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a care provider that operates several residential and nursing homes across the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating a positive and inclusive work environment for their employees.

Details

Date posted

03 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1396122818

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Lewes

BN7 2QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Claydon House, 8 Wallands Crescent, Lewes, BN7 2QT
  • 49 bedded - Residential, Dementia and Nursing Home  
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.8 Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Kitchen Assistant
  • Part Time - 29 hours per week - Alternate weekends required 
  • flexible working days 
  • £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

  • Claydon House, 8 Wallands Crescent, Lewes, BN7 2QT
  • 49 bedded - Residential, Dementia and Nursing Home  
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.8 Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Kitchen Assistant
  • Part Time - 29 hours per week - Alternate weekends required 
  • flexible working days 
  • £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 previous experience in a kitchen or catering environment would be an advantage.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required for this role, but previous experience in a kitchen or catering environment would be an advantage.

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

Lewes

BN7 2QT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Lewes

BN7 2QT


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

03 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1396122818

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Lewes

BN7 2QT


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