Peripatetic Chef- Bank

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Fontwell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a qualified Peripatetic Chef to join their team. The role emphasizes work-life balance and the opportunity to create high-quality meals across multiple care homes. Ideal candidates will have experience with fresh seasonal food and strong kitchen management skills. This position offers a range of rewards, including retail discounts and participation in annual awards.

Benefits

Work life balance

Retail and leisure discounts

Annual Barchester Hospitality Awards

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Must have up to date food hygiene certification.
• Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment.

Skills

Personable approach

Understanding of nutrition

Experience with fresh seasonal food

Strong kitchen management skills

Confidence engaging with residents

Education

NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent

Job description

Are you a qualified Chef looking for more of a work life balance whilst looking for an opportunity to make what you do matter?

We are currently looking for a Peripatetic Chef to join the Barchester family to help support our care homes in and around the region. Great opportunity to help support several teams and homes in delivering high quality fresh food.

Here at the Barchester family, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector‑leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK.

It is an exciting time to join the Barchester family. We have an ambitious new builds programme, aiming to open 10 brand new purpose‑built homes per year. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two‑star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. Barchester are also very proud to be the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for.

If you are a passionate chef who is keen to be part of a company that centres on celebrating life and making a difference, Barchester is the place to be.

ABOUT YOU

• A personable approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
• A good understanding of nutrition
• Experience of working with fresh seasonal food
• NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent
• Up to date food hygiene
• Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home
• Confidence engaging with residents
• Strong kitchen management skills

REWARDS PACKAGE

• Work life balance
• A range of retail and leisure discounts
• Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards
• Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme