Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, operating 224 care homes and hospitals across the country. The company is known for its high-quality care and commitment to its employees, having been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies and recognized as one of the best companies to work for in the UK.
Main duties of the job
Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Peripatetic Chef to join its team and support its care homes in the Salisbury region. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, fresh food to residents, while maintaining a warm and welcoming environment within the home. The role offers a good work-life balance, with working days and alternate weekends, competitive pay, and a range of benefits, including travel costs, holiday and leisure discounts, and the opportunity to showcase talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards.
Job responsibilities
As a qualified Chef looking for a work-life balance, you will have the opportunity to support our care homes in the region. You will help deliver high-quality, fresh food while working with an open, honest, and supportive approach where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. Barchester is proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals in the UK.
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 knowledge.
* 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, and 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 centers 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 at 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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