Job summary The role of a Peripatetic Chef at Barchester Healthcare is to support multiple care homes in the Rayleigh region by providing high-quality, fresh food for the residents. The successful candidate will have a personable approach, good understanding of nutrition, and experience working with fresh, seasonal ingredients. The role offers a competitive rate of pay, travel costs, and a range of benefits, including a good work-life balance and the opportunity to showcase their talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. Main duties of the job As a Peripatetic Chef, you will be responsible for supporting several care homes in the Rayleigh region by delivering high-quality, fresh food for the residents. You will need to have a good understanding of nutrition, experience working with fresh, seasonal ingredients, and the ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within the homes. The role also requires strong kitchen management skills, the ability to engage with residents, and up-to-date food hygiene knowledge. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK, operating 224 care homes and hospitals across the country. They are a sector-leading healthcare expert with a strong focus on quality of care, and have been recognized with several awards, including a two-star outstanding rating from Best Companies and being ranked among the top companies to work for in the UK. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £17 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1230684292 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Rayleigh SS6 9XH 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 NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent in a relevant culinary field, as well as up-to-date food hygiene certification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent in a relevant culinary field, as well as up-to-date food hygiene certification. 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 Rayleigh SS6 9XH Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)