NHS

Kitchen Assistant


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PayCompetitive
LocationOxford/England
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: L0121-26-0369?language=en&page=1229&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      This is a permanent position as a Kitchen Assistant at Oaken Holt Nursing and Residential Home, a 53-bed facility in Cumnor, Oxfordshire. The role involves 20 hours of work per week with a salary of £12.21 per hour. The home is highly rated, with an 8.8 score on Carehome.co.uk, and the employer, 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.

      Main duties of the job

      The Kitchen Assistant role involves supporting the kitchen team in providing high-quality meals and catering services to the residents of the nursing home. This may include food preparation, serving meals, cleaning, and maintaining a safe and hygienic kitchen environment. The successful candidate should be a passionate and fast learner, with a growth mindset and a commitment to providing excellent customer service.

      About us

      Aria Healthcare is a provider of residential and nursing care services, operating multiple facilities across the UK. The company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, where employees can learn from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. Aria Healthcare values empathy, respect, and a growth mindset in its employees.

      Details

      Date posted

      25 February 2026

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £12.21 an hour

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      1466491679

      Job locations

      Aria Healthcare

      Farmoor

      OX2 9NL


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      About the Home

      • Oaken Holt Nursing and Residential Home, Cumnor, Oxfordshire, OX2 9NL
      • 53 Bed Residential and Nursing Home
      • Rated 8.8 on Carehome.co.uk

      About the role

      • Kitchen Assistant
      • 20 hours
      • £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

      • Oaken Holt Nursing and Residential Home, Cumnor, Oxfordshire, OX2 9NL
      • 53 Bed Residential and Nursing Home
      • Rated 8.8 on Carehome.co.uk

      About the role

      • Kitchen Assistant
      • 20 hours
      • £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 the employer is looking for candidates who are passionate, fast learners, and have a growth mindset. Relevant experience in a catering or hospitality setting would be an advantage.
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • No specific qualifications are required for this role, but the employer is looking for candidates who are passionate, fast learners, and have a growth mindset. Relevant experience in a catering or hospitality setting 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

      Farmoor

      OX2 9NL


      Employer's website

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

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Aria Care

      Address

      Aria Healthcare

      Farmoor

      OX2 9NL


      Employer's website

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

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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