Aria Care

Kitchen Assistant

The closing date is 25 January 2026

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 is highly rated by residents. The role involves working 30 hours per week, including weekends, with 6-hour or 12-hour shifts. The successful candidate will be offered a range of benefits, including a blue light discount card, holiday and day out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Main duties of the job

The Kitchen Assistant will be responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of meals for the residents of the care home. This may include tasks such as chopping vegetables, plating up meals, and maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will be a passionate and fast learner, with a growth mindset and a commitment to providing high-quality care.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a leading provider of residential care services, with a focus on delivering compassionate and personalized care to its residents. The company operates a number of care homes across the UK, each of which is dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming environment for its residents.

Details

Date posted

27 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1433034186

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 for this role, but previous experience in a similar role or the hospitality industry would be an advantage.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required for this role, but previous 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

27 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1433034186

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Walstead

RH16 2QG


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