Peripatetic Chef

TieTalent; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance

Competitive rate of pay

Holiday and leisure discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a qualified Peripatetic Chef to support care homes in London. The role involves planning, preparing, and cooking meals while maintaining food hygiene standards. Candidates should have NVQs/SVQs and a genuine interest in resident wellbeing. This role promotes a work-life balance and offers competitive pay along with various discounts and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chef with NVQs/SVQs or equivalent.
• Up to date food hygiene standards required.
• Experience with fresh seasonal food is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple care homes with fresh food.
• Plan and prepare meals according to guidelines.
• Collaborate for safe kitchen operations.

Skills

Personable approach

Understanding of nutrition

Keen engagement with residents

Kitchen management skills

Education

NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Peripatetic Chef role at TieTalent.

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 region. Great opportunity to help support several teams and homes in delivering high quality fresh food.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple care homes in delivering high quality fresh food.
• Plan, prepare and cook meals in line with nutritional guidelines.
• Create a warm and welcoming environment within each home.
• Collaborate with home teams to ensure safe and compliant kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• A personable approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents.
• 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.

How to apply

Please follow the link to apply and for further information please contact Tara Connor at [e-mail].