Aria Care

Kitchen Assistant

The closing date is 06 April 2026

Job summary

The Acacia Care Centre is a 62-bedded, residential, nursing, and dementia care home located in South Norwood, London. It has a 'Good' CQC rating and is highly rated by Carehome.co.uk. The care home is looking for a passionate and fast-learning Kitchen Assistant to join their team, offering a competitive salary, various benefits, and opportunities for growth in the hospitality industry.

Main duties of the job

The Kitchen Assistant role involves providing support in the kitchen, ensuring the preparation and delivery of high-quality meals for the residents. The successful candidate will work a mix of day and evening shifts, including weekends, and will be offered a range of employee benefits such as a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

About us

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD is the company operating the Acacia Care Centre, a well-regarded care home in South Norwood, London. The organisation is committed to providing excellent care and support to its residents, and values diversity, inclusion, and a growth mindset in its employees.

Details

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1459486447

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

London

SE25 4AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

  • Acacia Care Centre, 32 Chalfont Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4AA
  • 62 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Kitchen Assistant
  • Full Time 37 hours per Week 
  • Two shifts per week: 10:00-19:30 & Two shifts per week: 07:00-17:00
  • Including weekends
  • £12.25 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:

  • Acacia Care Centre, 32 Chalfont Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4AA
  • 62 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Kitchen Assistant
  • Full Time 37 hours per Week 
  • Two shifts per week: 10:00-19:30 & Two shifts per week: 07:00-17:00
  • Including weekends
  • £12.25 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 Kitchen Assistant role, but the employer is looking for candidates who are passionate, fast learners, and have a growth mindset. Experience in the hospitality industry would be an advantage.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required for this Kitchen Assistant role, but the employer is looking for candidates who are passionate, fast learners, and have a growth mindset. Experience in the hospitality industry would be an advantage.

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

London

SE25 4AA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

London

SE25 4AA


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

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1459486447

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

London

SE25 4AA


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