Aria Care

Kitchen Assistant

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Job summary

Acacia Lodge Care Home is a 55-bedded Residential, Nursing, and Dementia Care Home located in Henley-on-Thames. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is highly rated on Carehome.co.uk. The role of a Kitchen Assistant involves assisting in the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring the provision of high-quality meals for the residents. The successful candidate will be a passionate and fast learner, looking to grow in the hospitality industry.

Main duties of the job

The Kitchen Assistant role involves supporting the kitchen team in the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals for the residents at Acacia Lodge Care Home. Responsibilities may include food preparation, dish washing, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. The successful candidate will be expected to work 18 hours per week and will be paid £12.25 per hour.

About us

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD is the company that operates Acacia Lodge Care Home. As a diverse and inclusive employer, they are committed to fostering a positive and supportive work environment where employees can learn, grow, and thrive.

Details

Date posted

21 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1455828958

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Henley-on-Thames

RG9 1EY


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

  • Acacia Lodge Care Home, Quebec Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1EY
  • 55 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Kitchen Assistant
  • 18hrs per week
  • £12.25ph

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:

  • Acacia Lodge Care Home, Quebec Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1EY
  • 55 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Kitchen Assistant
  • 18hrs per week
  • £12.25ph

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 experience in a kitchen or catering environment would be an advantage. The successful candidate should be passionate, a fast learner, and have a growth mindset.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required for this role, but experience in a kitchen or catering environment would be an advantage. The successful candidate should be passionate, a fast learner, and have a growth mindset.

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

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Henley-on-Thames

RG9 1EY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Henley-on-Thames

RG9 1EY


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

recruitment@ariacare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

21 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1455828958

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Henley-on-Thames

RG9 1EY


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