Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

A residential care home in Liss is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to join their kitchen team. The role requires a commitment of 27 hours per week, with shifts from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm, including every other weekend. The ideal candidate should be a fast learner with teamwork skills and a passion for hospitality. Candidates are encouraged to apply, as no specific qualifications are necessary, although kitchen experience is a plus. The position offers £12.21 per hour with potential for development within the team.

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 environment is beneficial.
• Must have good communication skills and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team.

Skills

Fast learner

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Job Summary

This is a great opportunity for a passionate and fast‑learning individual to join the kitchen team at Aria Healthcare, a 34‑bed residential and dementia care home in Liss, Hampshire. The role of Kitchen Assistant involves working 27 hours per week, with shift times from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm, including every other weekend. The successful candidate will be part of a diverse and inclusive team, with opportunities for growth and development.

Main Duties

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of meals for the residents of the care home. This includes tasks such as food preparation, cooking, serving, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. You should be a fast learner, have a passion for hospitality, and be able to work as part of a team.

About the Home

• East Hill Drive, Hillbrow Road, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 7RR
• 34‑bedded Residential & Dementia Care Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the Role

• Kitchen Assistant
• 27 hours per week
• Shift times – 8:30 am to 6:30 pm (including working every other weekend)
• £12.21 per hour

Benefits

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

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.

Qualifications

No specific qualifications are required for this role, but previous experience in a kitchen or hospitality environment would be beneficial. The successful candidate should be a fast learner, have good communication skills, and be able to work well in 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.

Compensation and Contract

• Salary: £12.21 per hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference Number: 1449030990