Aria Care

Kitchen Assistant

The closing date is 15 February 2026

Job summary

The role of a Kitchen Assistant at Aria Healthcare involves supporting the kitchen team in preparing and serving meals for the residents of the 61-bedded Nursing and Dementia Home. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is highly rated on Carehome.co.uk, reflecting the high-quality care and service provided to its residents.

Main duties of the job

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for a range of tasks including food preparation, serving meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness and hygiene, and assisting the kitchen team as required. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £12.21 and a comprehensive benefits package, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a reputable care provider that operates care homes across the UK. The company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, where employees can learn from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. Aria Healthcare values empathy, respect, and a growth mindset in its employees, making it an attractive employer for those looking to grow their career in the hospitality industry.

Details

Date posted

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1445736908

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Chipping Norton

OX7 6DB


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Tall Trees, Burford Road, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX7 6DB
  • 61 Bedded Nursing and Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 8.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Kitchen Assistant
  • 42 Hours per week (working alternate weekends required)
  • £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

  • Tall Trees, Burford Road, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX7 6DB
  • 61 Bedded Nursing and Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 8.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Kitchen Assistant
  • 42 Hours per week (working alternate weekends required)
  • £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 a passion for food, a fast learning ability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality service are essential.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required for this role, but a passion for food, a fast learning ability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality service 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

Chipping Norton

OX7 6DB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Chipping Norton

OX7 6DB


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

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1445736908

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Chipping Norton

OX7 6DB


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