Peripatetic Chef – Fresh Meals, Travel Paid

Barchester-Healthcare; Osbaldwick; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Travel costs covered

Holiday discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Hospitality Awards access

Job summary

Barchester is seeking a qualified Peripatetic Chef to support care homes across the region. Join a passionate team delivering high-quality, fresh meals while maintaining work-life balance. Travel to several homes, nurture residents, and contribute to excellent nutritional standards across 224 UK care sites.

We value a personable, nutrition-focused approach with strong kitchen management and hygiene practices, enabling a welcoming dining environment for residents and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Personable approach focused on residents' wellbeing.
• Good understanding of nutrition.
• Experience cooking with fresh seasonal ingredients.
• Up-to-date food hygiene knowledge.
• Confident in engaging with residents.
• Strong kitchen management skills.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Fresh seasonal food

Resident engagement

Food hygiene

Kitchen management

Personable approach

People skills

Education

NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds

Job description

Barchester is seeking a qualified Peripatetic Chef to support care homes across the region. Join a passionate team delivering high-quality, fresh meals while maintaining work-life balance. Travel to several homes, nurture residents, and contribute to excellent nutritional standards across 224 UK care sites.

We value a personable, nutrition-focused approach with strong kitchen management and hygiene practices, enabling a welcoming dining environment for residents and staff alike.