At a Glance
- Tasks: Support care homes by delivering high-quality fresh food and creating a welcoming environment.
- Company: Barchester is a leading healthcare provider with 224 homes and hospitals across the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive pay rate, travel costs, and access to holiday and leisure discounts.
- Other info: Work-life balance with alternate weekends off.
- Why this job: Join an ambitious team aiming to open 10 new purpose-built homes each year.
- Qualifications: Must have NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent and up-to-date food hygiene certification.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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 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.
Peripatetic Chef in Peterborough employer: Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Barchester offers a supportive work environment with a two-star outstanding rating from Best Companies. Located in various regions including Peterborough and Cambridge, they provide numerous employee benefits like holiday discounts and an annual awards ceremony. Join a team that prioritises quality care and resident wellbeing.
Contact Details:
Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited Recruitment Team
