Aria Care

Kitchen Assistant

The closing date is 27 February 2026

Job summary

This is a great opportunity for a passionate and fast-learning individual to join the team at Walstead Place, a 41-bedded Residential Care Home with a 'Good' CQC rating and a 9.5 rating on Carehome.co.uk. As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the kitchen team in providing high-quality meals and hospitality services to the residents.

Main duties of the job

The Kitchen Assistant role involves assisting the kitchen team with food preparation, serving meals, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen, and ensuring that residents' dining experience is enjoyable. You will work part-time, 30 hours per week, which may include weekend work with 6-hour or 12-hour shifts. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £12.21 and a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a leading provider of residential care services, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees can grow and thrive. The organisation values empathy, respect, and a growth mindset, making it an ideal place for individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality care and hospitality services.

Details

Date posted

30 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1448681121

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 a passion for the hospitality industry and a fast-learning attitude would be beneficial.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required, but a passion for the hospitality industry and a fast-learning attitude would be beneficial.

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

30 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1448681121

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Walstead

RH16 2QG


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