Job summary The Peripatetic Chef role at Barchester Healthcare offers a unique opportunity for qualified chefs to work across multiple care homes, providing a flexible work-life balance while making a meaningful impact on residents' wellbeing. As a leading healthcare provider, Barchester is committed to delivering the highest quality of care, and the Peripatetic Chef plays a crucial role in this mission by ensuring the preparation of nutritious and delicious meals for the residents. Main duties of the job The Peripatetic Chef will be responsible for supporting multiple Barchester care homes in the region, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, freshly prepared meals. The role involves working closely with the care home teams to understand the unique dietary and culinary needs of the residents, and creating a warm and welcoming environment within the homes. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of nutrition, experience in working with fresh, seasonal ingredients, and the ability to engage with residents and create a positive dining experience. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, operating 224 care homes and hospitals across the country. The company is committed to providing the highest quality of care, with a focus on resident wellbeing and creating a supportive work environment for its employees. Barchester has been recognized for its excellence, receiving a two-star outstanding rating from Best Companies and being ranked among the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for in the UK. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage. Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1229595725 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Wilton SP2 0FX Job description Job responsibilities 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 our 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. 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 - working days with alternate weekends Competitive rate of pay travel costs A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme 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. Please follow the link to apply and for further information please contact Tara Connor on tara.connorbarchester.com Job description Job responsibilities 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 our 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. 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 - working days with alternate weekends Competitive rate of pay travel costs A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme 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. Please follow the link to apply and for further information please contact Tara Connor on tara.connorbarchester.com Person Specification Qualifications Essential The Peripatetic Chef role requires a qualified chef with relevant NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent, as well as up-to-date food hygiene certification. The ideal candidate will have a personable approach, a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents, and strong kitchen management skills. Person Specification Qualifications Essential The Peripatetic Chef role requires a qualified chef with relevant NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent, as well as up-to-date food hygiene certification. The ideal candidate will have a personable approach, a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents, and strong kitchen management skills. 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 Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare Wilton SP2 0FX Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)