Aria Care

Kitchen Assistant

The closing date is 19 May 2026

Job summary

This is a full-time kitchen assistant role at Riverside Place, a 72-bed residential, nursing, dementia, and palliative care home in Ware, Herefordshire. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is highly regarded, with a 9.6 rating on Carehome.co.uk. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £12.21 and a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition program.

Main duties of the job

As a Kitchen Assistant at Riverside Place, you will be responsible for supporting the kitchen team in providing high-quality meals and refreshments for the residents. This may include tasks such as food preparation, serving meals, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment, and adhering to food safety and hygiene standards. The role requires a passionate, fast-learning individual with a growth mindset, who is empathetic and respectful towards the residents and their diverse backgrounds.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a reputable care provider that operates several residential and nursing homes across the UK. The organization is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, where employees can learn from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. Aria Care values empathy, respect, and a growth mindset, and strives to provide excellent care and support to its residents.

Details

Date posted

22 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1476607600

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Ware

SG12 7FB


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Riverside Place, Ware, Herefordshire, SG12 7FB
  • 72 Bed, Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Palliative care Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Kitchen Assistant
  • Full Time hours required / Alternate weekends
  • £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

  • Riverside Place, Ware, Herefordshire, SG12 7FB
  • 72 Bed, Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Palliative care Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Kitchen Assistant
  • Full Time hours required / Alternate weekends
  • £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 kitchen or catering environment would be beneficial. The successful candidate should have a strong understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations, as well as the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required for this role, but previous experience in a similar kitchen or catering environment would be beneficial. The successful candidate should have a strong understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations, as well as the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

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

Ware

SG12 7FB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Ware

SG12 7FB


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

22 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1476607600

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Ware

SG12 7FB


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