Peripatetic Chef

Role description

Job summary

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 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.

Main duties of the job

The Peripatetic Chef role at Barchester Healthcare offers an opportunity to balance work and life while playing a significant role in multiple care homes within the Maidstone region. As a Peripatetic Chef, you will support various teams in delivering fresh, high-quality food to residents. You will need a personable approach, an interest in resident wellbeing, and a thorough understanding of nutrition and kitchen management. With NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent qualifications and up-to-date food hygiene knowledge, you will engage confidently with residents. The role offers a competitive rate with travel costs covered, holiday, retail and leisure discounts, and the chance to compete in the annual Hospitality Awards. Joining Barchester means being part of an organization focused on quality care and staff support, as evidenced by its multiple accolades and a new builds program to expand the network of care homes every year.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a sector-leading healthcare provider in the UK, offering high-quality care in 224 homes and hospitals across the country. The organization prioritizes an open, honest, and supportive approach, committing to quality care at the heart of its operations. As healthcare experts, Barchester has been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies and is ranked 11th among the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for. It is the only healthcare provider in the UK accredited as one of the best companies to work for. Barchester is ambitious in its growth, aiming to open 10 new purpose-built homes each year. The company values its employees by providing competitive compensation, work-life balance, and opportunities for professional development, reflecting its commitment to its staff and the wellbeing of its residents.