Aria Care

Kitchen Assistant

The closing date is 26 April 2026

Job summary

This is a permanent position as a Kitchen Assistant at Oaken Holt Nursing and Residential Home, a 53-bed facility in Cumnor, Oxfordshire. The role involves 20 hours of work per week with a salary of £12.21 per hour. The home is highly rated, with an 8.8 score on Carehome.co.uk, and the employer, Aria Healthcare, offers 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 and catering services to the residents of the nursing home. This may include food preparation, serving meals, cleaning, and maintaining a safe and hygienic kitchen environment. The successful candidate should be a passionate and fast learner, with a growth mindset and a commitment to providing excellent customer service.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of residential and nursing care services, operating multiple facilities across 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. Aria Healthcare values empathy, respect, and a growth mindset in its employees.

Details

Date posted

25 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1466491679

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Farmoor

OX2 9NL


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Oaken Holt Nursing and Residential Home, Cumnor, Oxfordshire, OX2 9NL
  • 53 Bed Residential and Nursing Home
  • Rated 8.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Kitchen Assistant
  • 20 hours
  • £12.21

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

  • Oaken Holt Nursing and Residential Home, Cumnor, Oxfordshire, OX2 9NL
  • 53 Bed Residential and Nursing Home
  • Rated 8.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Kitchen Assistant
  • 20 hours
  • £12.21

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 the employer is looking for candidates who are passionate, fast learners, and have a growth mindset. Relevant experience in a catering or hospitality setting would be an advantage.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required for this role, but the employer is looking for candidates who are passionate, fast learners, and have a growth mindset. Relevant experience in a catering or hospitality setting 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

Aria Healthcare

Farmoor

OX2 9NL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Farmoor

OX2 9NL


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

25 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1466491679

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Farmoor

OX2 9NL


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