Kitchen Assistant

NHS; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Oxfordshire is seeking a passionate Kitchen Assistant to join their nursing home team. Responsibilities include preparing and serving meals, ensuring a clean work environment, and contributing to a supportive team culture. The position is full-time, offering £12.21 per hour, with a range of employee benefits including discounts and awards.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday and days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a similar environment would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for residents.
• Support the kitchen team in cleaning and maintaining a hygienic work environment.

Job description

Job summary

This is a great opportunity for a passionate and fast-learning individual to join the team as a Kitchen Assistant at Aria Healthcare's 61-bedded nursing and dementia home in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is highly rated by residents and their families.

Main duties of the job

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the kitchen team in preparing and serving meals for the residents. This includes tasks such as food preparation, cleaning, and maintaining a tidy and hygienic work environment. The successful candidate will be a team player, with excellent communication skills and a strong attention to detail.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of high-quality nursing and dementia care services in Oxfordshire. The company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, where employees can grow and develop their skills. 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.

Details Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1353492659

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Chipping Norton

OX7 6DB

Job description Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Tall Trees, Burford Road, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX7 6DB
• 61 Bedded Nursing and Dementia Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Kitchen Assistant
• 42 hours per week
• £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

• Tall Trees, Burford Road, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX7 6DB
• 61 Bedded Nursing and Dementia Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Kitchen Assistant
• 42 hours per week
• £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 relevant experience in a similar environment would be an advantage.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• No specific qualifications are required for this role, but relevant experience in a similar environment 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

Chipping Norton

OX7 6DB

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Chipping Norton

OX7 6DB

Employer's website

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