Aria Care

Bank Kitchen Assistant

The closing date is 03 March 2026

Job summary

This is a permanent kitchen assistant role at Coppice Lea, a 42-bedded nursing, dementia and residential care home in Merstham, Surrey. The home is highly rated, with a 9.8 score on Carehome.co.uk. The role involves covering sickness and annual leave, and the successful candidate will be offered a range of benefits including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Main duties of the job

The kitchen assistant role involves supporting the kitchen team in providing high-quality meals for the residents of the care home. Duties may include food preparation, serving meals, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, and assisting with other kitchen-related tasks as required. The ideal candidate will be a passionate and fast learner, with a growth mindset and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of nursing, dementia, and residential care services across various locations in 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.

Details

Date posted

05 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1449648382

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Mertsham

RH1 3QN


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Coppice Lea, Merstham, Surrey, RH1 3QN
  • 42 Bedded Nursing, Dementia & Residential care Home
  • Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Kitchen Assistant
  • Covering Sickness and Annual Leave 
  • 0hr Contract
  • £12.21ph

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

  • Coppice Lea, Merstham, Surrey, RH1 3QN
  • 42 Bedded Nursing, Dementia & Residential care Home
  • Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Kitchen Assistant
  • Covering Sickness and Annual Leave 
  • 0hr Contract
  • £12.21ph

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 kitchen or catering environment would be an advantage. The successful candidate should have good communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn and grow within the organisation.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required for this role, but previous experience in a similar kitchen or catering environment would be an advantage. The successful candidate should have good communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn and grow within the organisation.

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

Mertsham

RH1 3QN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Mertsham

RH1 3QN


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

05 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1449648382

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Mertsham

RH1 3QN


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