Aria Care

Kitchen Assistant

The closing date is 16 September 2025

Job summary

This is a part-time Kitchen Assistant role at Walstead Place, a 41-bedded Residential Care Home in Lindfield, Haywards Heath. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £12.21 and various benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, and long service awards.

Main duties of the job

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting in the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals for the residents. This includes tasks such as food preparation, cleaning the kitchen, and maintaining high standards of hygiene. The role requires flexibility, as you will be working alternate weekends and shift patterns of either 7-7, 7-2, or 2-7. The ideal candidate will be a passionate and fast learner, with a growth mindset and a commitment to providing excellent service.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a diverse and inclusive employer that values learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. The organization is committed to providing a supportive and collaborative work environment, where employees can grow and develop their skills.

Details

Date posted

21 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1347354371

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
  • Part Time - 20 hours per week - Alternate Weekends required - flexible shift patterns of either 7-7, 7-2 or 2-7
  • £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
  • Part Time - 20 hours per week - Alternate Weekends required - flexible shift patterns of either 7-7, 7-2 or 2-7
  • £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, but experience in a similar role or in the hospitality industry would be an advantage.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required, but experience in a similar role or 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

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

21 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1347354371

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Walstead

RH16 2QG


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