Peripatetic Chef: Fresh Meals for Care Homes

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance

Competitive pay

Holiday, discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Barchester is seeking a qualified Peripatetic Chef to join our team and support care homes in the region. The role focuses on delivering high quality, fresh food with a keen eye for nutrition and resident wellbeing.

You will travel between homes, collaborate with teams, maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen standards, and help create a warm, welcoming dining experience for residents.

Qualifications

• NVQ/SVQ or City & Guilds equivalent.
• Good nutrition awareness for resident meals.
• Experience with fresh, seasonal foods.
• Up-to-date food hygiene practices.
• Ability to create a warm, welcoming environment for residents.
• Confident engagement with residents.
• Strong kitchen management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support care homes in delivering high-quality fresh food.
• Collaborate with teams across multiple homes in the region.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and safety in kitchens.
• Create a welcoming dining experience for residents.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Fresh seasonal food

NVQ/SVQ

Food hygiene

Kitchen management

Resident engagement

Personable approach

Wellbeing focus

Education

NVQ/SVQ or City & Guilds equivalent

Job description

Barchester is seeking a qualified Peripatetic Chef to join our team and support care homes in the region. The role focuses on delivering high quality, fresh food with a keen eye for nutrition and resident wellbeing.

You will travel between homes, collaborate with teams, maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen standards, and help create a warm, welcoming dining experience for residents.