Kitchen Assistant

NHS; Farmoor; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the kitchen team at a leading residential and nursing home in the UK as a Kitchen Assistant. This role offers the chance to develop your hospitality skills while providing high-quality care to residents. You will assist in food preparation, dish washing, and maintaining a clean kitchen, all within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required, but experience in a kitchen or hospitality setting is an advantage.
• Interest in food preparation and commitment to high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen team in meal preparation and service.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Passion for hospitality

Job description

This is a great opportunity for a passionate and fast-learning individual to join the kitchen team at Aria Healthcare's Oaken Holt Estate, a highly regarded 53-bed residential and nursing home in Cumnor, Oxfordshire. As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be part of a diverse and inclusive team, where you can grow and develop your hospitality skills.

Main duties of the job

The Kitchen Assistant role at Aria Healthcare involves supporting the kitchen team in the preparation and service of meals for the residents. This includes tasks such as food preparation, dish washing, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. The successful candidate should be a fast learner, with a passion for hospitality and a commitment to providing high-quality care to the residents.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a leading provider of residential and nursing care services in the UK. The Oaken Holt Estate is a 53-bed facility that has been rated 9.3 out of 10 on Carehome.co.uk, reflecting the excellent standard of care and service provided to its residents. The organization is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where employees can thrive and develop their skills.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Oaken Holt Estate, Cumnor, Oxfordshire OX2 9NL
• 53 Bed Residential and Nursing Home
• 40 Bed Nursing, Dementia and Palliative Care Home
• Rated 9.3 on Carehome.co.uk

About the Role

• Bank, 0 hour contract, Part time or Full time hours
• £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

• No specific qualifications are required for this role, but previous experience in a similar kitchen or hospitality setting would be an advantage. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a keen interest in food preparation, excellent attention to detail, and a strong commitment to providing high-quality service to the residents.

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.