Aria Care

Kitchen Assistant

The closing date is 12 January 2026

Job summary

Walstead Place is a 41-bedded residential care home in Lindfield, Haywards Heath, with a CQC rating of 'Good' and a 9.5 rating on Carehome.co.uk. Aria Healthcare is looking for a passionate and fast-learning Kitchen Assistant to join their team on a part-time basis, working 30 hours per week, including weekends.

Main duties of the job

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of meals for the residents, maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment, and ensuring that all food safety and hygiene standards are met. You should be a team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and grow within the hospitality industry.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of high-quality residential care services, with a focus on creating a warm and nurturing environment for their residents. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, and values employees who are empathetic, respectful, and have a growth mindset.

Details

Date posted

14 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1426221865

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 - 30 hours per week - weekend work required - 6 hour or 12 hour shifts 
  • £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 - 30 hours per week - weekend work required - 6 hour or 12 hour shifts 
  • £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, but experience in a similar role or the hospitality industry would be an advantage.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required, but experience in a similar role or the hospitality industry 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

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 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1426221865

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Walstead

RH16 2QG


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