Aria Care

Kitchen Assistant

The closing date is 11 May 2026

Job summary

The role of a Kitchen Assistant at Walstead Place, a 41-bedded Residential Care Home with a CQC rating of 'Good' and a 9.6 rating on Carehome.co.uk, involves supporting the catering team in preparing and serving meals to residents. The successful candidate will be a passionate and fast learner who is eager to grow their skills in the hospitality industry.

Main duties of the job

The Kitchen Assistant will work full-time, 40 hours per week, with 12-hour shifts between 7 am and 7 pm. Some shorter shifts may be required, and alternate weekends will be necessary. The successful candidate will be part of a diverse and inclusive team, offering a range of benefits such as a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of high-quality residential care services, dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming environment for its residents. The company values empathy, respect, and a growth mindset, and strives to learn from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences.

Details

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1472880796

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 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Kitchen Assistant
  • Full time - 40 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 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Kitchen Assistant
  • Full time - 40 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 a passion for the hospitality industry and a fast-learning attitude are essential.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required for this role, but a passion for the hospitality industry and a fast-learning attitude 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

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1472880796

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Walstead

RH16 2QG


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