Kitchen Assistant

Aria Care; Walstead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A residential care home in Walstead is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to assist in meal preparation and maintain a clean kitchen. The position requires weekend work with flexible shifts. A passion for hospitality and fast learning ability are essential. The role offers £12.21 per hour and various employee benefits including discounts and recognition awards.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar kitchen or hospitality environment would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals for the residents.
• Food preparation, dish washing, and maintaining a clean kitchen.

Skills

Passionate about hospitality

Fast learner

Growth mindset

Job description

This is a part-time Kitchen Assistant role at Walstead Place, a 41-bedded Residential Care Home in Lindfield, Haywards Heath. The role involves weekend work with 6-hour or 12-hour shifts, and the salary is £12.21 per hour. Aria Care, the employer, offers various benefits to their staff, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Main duties of the job

The Kitchen Assistant 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, dish washing, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. The ideal candidate should be a fast learner, passionate about hospitality, and have a growth mindset.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a care provider that operates several residential care homes in the UK. They pride themselves on being a diverse and inclusive employer, and they value learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. Aria Care is committed to providing high-quality care to their residents and ensuring that their staff have a supportive and rewarding work environment.

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

• Part Time - 18 hours per week - weekend work required - 6 hour or 12 hour shifts
• £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 experience in a similar kitchen or hospitality 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.