Aria Care

Kitchen Assistant

The closing date is 27 March 2026

Job summary

This role as a Kitchen Assistant at Walstead Place - Scaynes Hill Road, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 2QG, a 41-bedded Residential Care Home with a 'Good' CQC rating and 9.5 rating on Carehome.co.uk, offers a great opportunity for a passionate and fast-learning individual looking to grow in the hospitality industry. The role involves full-time work of 33 hours per week, with 12-hour shifts between 7am-7pm and some shorter shifts, as well as alternate weekend requirements.

Main duties of the job

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the kitchen team in various tasks, including food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The role requires strong teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing high-quality service to the residents. Aria Care offers a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition program.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of residential care services, operating the Walstead Place Care Home in Lindfield, Haywards Heath. The company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, where employees can grow and thrive.

Details

Date posted

26 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1456887801

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
  • Full time - 33 hours per week - 12 hour shifts between 7am-7pm 
  • some shorter shifts may be required
  • 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

  • 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
  • Full time - 33 hours per week - 12 hour shifts between 7am-7pm 
  • some shorter shifts may be required
  • 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 previous experience in a similar position or the hospitality industry would be an advantage. A passion for working in a care setting and a willingness to learn are essential.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required for this role, but previous experience in a similar position or the hospitality industry would be an advantage. A passion for working in a care setting and a willingness to learn 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

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

26 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1456887801

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Walstead

RH16 2QG


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