Peripatetic Chef

The role of a Peripatetic Chef at Barchester Healthcare involves providing high-quality, fresh meals at various care homes across the Peterborough, Cambridge, Luton, Hitchin, and Spalding areas. Barchester Healthcare is a leader in the healthcare sector, with high ratings across their 224 UK homes and hospitals. This role offers the chance to support numerous teams and deliver excellent dining experiences while maintaining a work-life balance. As a company, Barchester is proud of its staff-friendly environment and has ambitious plans to expand with 10 new purpose-built homes annually. Barchester is recognized for its outstanding workplace culture, having received accolades from Best Companies rankings. The role demands creativity, kitchen management expertise, interaction with residents, and a focus on nutrition. The rewards include a competitive pay rate, travel cost coverage, varied discounts, and potential involvement in the Barchester Hospitality Awards. The company seeks chefs who care about making a difference in residents' lives.

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 including locations from Peterborough, Cambridge, Luton, Hitchin and Spalding.

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.connor@barchester.com

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Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider in the healthcare sector, known for its dedication to delivering high-quality care. Operating 224 homes and hospitals across the UK, it focuses on maintaining an open, honest, and supportive environment. The company has received top ratings for quality, and it prides itself on being a desirable employer, having been named one of the Best Companies to work for. Barchester is committed to expansion, aiming to open 10 new purpose-built homes annually. It offers a supportive workplace culture, encouraging career development while ensuring a good work-life balance for its employees. The organization values creativity, strong management skills, and genuine engagement with residents, providing a rewarding environment for those seeking meaningful employment in healthcare settings.

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