Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK, with a network of 224 care homes and hospitals across the country. The company is known for its commitment to delivering high-quality care and creating a positive work environment for its employees. The Peripatetic Chef role is an exciting opportunity to join the Barchester family and make a difference in the lives of the residents.
Main duties of the job
As a Peripatetic Chef, you will be responsible for supporting multiple care homes in the Bristol region by delivering high-quality, fresh food. You will have a personable approach, a good understanding of nutrition, and experience working with fresh, seasonal ingredients. You will also be confident in engaging with residents and creating a warm and welcoming environment within the homes. The role offers a great work-life balance, with working days and alternate weekends, as well as a competitive rate of pay and a range of additional benefits.
Job responsibilities
We are currently looking for a Peripatetic Chef to join the Barchester family to help support our care homes in and around the region. This is a 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.
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 certification
* 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.connor@barchester.com.
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.
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