This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Chef to join Barchester Healthcare, a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. As a Peripatetic Chef, you will have the chance to work in multiple care homes, delivering fresh, nutritious meals and supporting the catering teams in providing an exceptional dining experience for residents.
Main duties of the job
The Peripatetic Chef role at Barchester Healthcare involves working across several care homes in the Basingstoke region. You will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality, fresh food that meets the dietary and nutritional needs of residents. You will work closely with the catering teams to ensure a warm and welcoming dining environment, and you will also have the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. With over 224 homes and hospitals across the country, Barchester is committed to delivering exceptional care and support to its residents. The organisation has been recognized for its outstanding work, receiving a two-star rating from Best Companies and being ranked among the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for in the UK.
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 tara.connor@barchester.com
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Qualifications
* You should have relevant NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent, as well as up-to-date food hygiene certification. Experience working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and a good understanding of nutrition are also essential.
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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