Aria Care

Kitchen Assistant

The closing date is 01 December 2025

Job summary

This is a kitchen assistant role at Acacia Care Centre, a 62-bedded residential, nursing, and dementia care home in South Norwood, London. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is highly rated by residents and their families. The role involves supporting the kitchen team in preparing and serving meals for the residents, while also providing a high level of care and hospitality.

Main duties of the job

The kitchen assistant will be responsible for a range of tasks in the kitchen, including food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. They will work closely with the kitchen team to ensure that the residents receive high-quality, nutritious meals that cater to their dietary needs. The successful candidate will be a fast learner, with a passion for hospitality and a commitment to providing excellent care.

About us

Acacia Care Centre is a residential, nursing, and dementia care home operated by OLYMPUS OPCO LTD. The home is located in South Norwood, London and has a 'Good' CQC rating. It is highly rated by residents and their families, with a score of 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk. The organisation prides itself on being a diverse and inclusive employer, and offers a range of benefits to its staff, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, and long service awards.

Details

Date posted

03 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1394188548

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 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Kitchen Assistant
  • 37 Hours Per Week (Alternate weekends)
  • £12.25 PH

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 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Kitchen Assistant
  • 37 Hours Per Week (Alternate weekends)
  • £12.25 PH

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

  • The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, with a passion for hospitality and a fast learning ability. No specific qualifications are required, but a good understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations would be an advantage.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, with a passion for hospitality and a fast learning ability. No specific qualifications are required, but a good understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations 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

03 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1394188548

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

London

SE25 4AA


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