Job summary Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality healthcare services in the UK, with a focus on delivering exceptional care to residents in its 224 care homes and hospitals. As a Peripatetic Chef, you will have the opportunity to work in various care homes, supporting the delivery of fresh, nutritious meals that cater to the needs and preferences of the residents. Main duties of the job As a Peripatetic Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality, fresh meals in multiple Barchester care homes in the regions of Essex, Suffolk, and London. You will work with an open, honest, and supportive approach, ensuring that the quality of care is at the heart of everything you do. You will have a good understanding of nutrition, experience working with fresh, seasonal ingredients, and the ability to create a warm and welcoming environment for the residents. This role offers a great work-life balance, with competitive pay and a range of benefits, including travel cost coverage, holiday and leisure discounts, and the opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality healthcare services in the UK, operating 224 care homes and hospitals across the country. The company is committed to delivering exceptional care and has been recognized for its outstanding performance, including a two-star rating from Best Companies and accolades as one of the best companies to work for in the UK. Date posted 22 September 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £17 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1146577442 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Epping CM16 6TY 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 the regions of Essex, Suffolk and London. 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 191817 TJ 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 the regions of Essex, Suffolk and London. 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 191817 TJ Person Specification Qualifications Essential You should have NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent qualifications, along with up-to-date food hygiene training. A personable approach, a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents, and strong kitchen management skills are also essential for this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential You should have NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent qualifications, along with up-to-date food hygiene training. A personable approach, a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents, and strong kitchen management skills are also essential for this role. 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 Epping CM16 6TY Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)