Peripatetic Chef- Bank

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  • Fontwell, West Sussex
  • £19.61 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
This is a great opportunity for a qualified Chef to join the Barchester family and help support their care homes in the region. As a Peripatetic Chef, you will have the chance to work across multiple homes, delivering high-quality fresh food and ensuring a warm and welcoming environment for the residents. Barchester is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, known for its exceptional care standards and commitment to its employees.Main duties of the jobThe Peripatetic Chef will be responsible for preparing and cooking nutritious, high-quality meals for the residents in the care homes. They will need to have a good understanding of nutrition, experience working with fresh, seasonal ingredients, and the ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within the home. Strong kitchen management skills and the confidence to engage with residents are also essential for this role.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, operating 224 care homes and hospitals across the country. The company is committed to delivering the highest quality of care and has a strong focus on employee development and well-being. Barchester has been recognized as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, with a two-star outstanding rating from Best Companies and a range of benefits and rewards for its employees.DetailsDate posted07 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£19.61 an hourContractBankWorking patternFlexible workingReference number1358519230Job locationsBarchester HealthcareFontwellBN18 0SUJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre 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 skillsREWARDS PACKAGEWork life balance A range of retail and leisure discounts Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus schemeIf 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. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre 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 skillsREWARDS PACKAGEWork life balance A range of retail and leisure discounts Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus schemeIf 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.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • The successful candidate will need to have NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent qualifications, as well as up-to-date food hygiene certification.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • The successful candidate will need to have NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent qualifications, as well as up-to-date food hygiene certification.

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