Peripatetic Chef
Job 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 our 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 Compan
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a qualified Chef looking for a work-life balance and a meaningful career opportunity. The position of Peripatetic Chef with Barchester Healthcare involves supporting care homes in the region by delivering high-quality fresh food. Barchester Healthcare is a sector-leading company with the highest quality ratings across 224 UK homes and hospitals. The company is expanding with a plan to create 10 new purpose-built homes annually. Barchester has been recognized with a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies and is ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for. The Chef will need a personable approach, interest in resident wellbeing, understanding of nutrition, experience with seasonal food, relevant qualifications, and up-to-date food hygiene certification. The role offers work-life balance, competitive pay, benefits, and the chance to participate in annual hospitality awards.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK, with a focus on delivering high-quality care in homes and hospitals. The organisation prides itself on an open, honest, and supportive approach, with the aim of placing quality of care at the heart of its operations. It operates 224 homes and hospitals and has received top ratings for its services. Barchester is in a phase of growth, with an ambitious plan to open 10 new purpose-built homes each year. The organisation has garnered recognition as a leading employer in the healthcare sector, being the only healthcare provider in the UK accredited as one of the best companies to work for, with high rankings in Best Health & Social Care Companies and Best Big Companies to Work For.
Job responsibilities
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. 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 [email protected]
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Personable approach, interest in resident wellbeing, good understanding of nutrition, experience with seasonal food, relevant NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds, up-to-date food hygiene certification
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Salisbury
SP1 1NJ
United Kingdom
