Peripatetic Chef — Fresh Seasonal Menus, Travel-Cost Covered

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Rochester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Peripatetic Chef to support care homes in delivering fresh, high-quality food. This role offers a work-life balance, competitive pay, and various rewards. Ideal candidates should have strong kitchen management skills, experience with fresh seasonal food, and a genuine interest in resident wellbeing. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

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 talent at annual awards

Unlimited Refer a Friend bonus

Qualifications

• Experience of working with fresh seasonal food.
• Up to date food hygiene.
• Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home.

Responsibilities

• Support care homes in delivering high quality fresh food.
• Engage with residents to enhance their dining experience.
• Manage kitchen operations across multiple locations.

Skills

Personable approach

Understanding of nutrition

Experience with fresh seasonal food

Strong kitchen management skills

Ability to engage with residents

Education

NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent

Tools

Food hygiene certification

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Peripatetic Chef to support care homes in delivering fresh, high-quality food. This role offers a work-life balance, competitive pay, and various rewards. Ideal candidates should have strong kitchen management skills, experience with fresh seasonal food, and a genuine interest in resident wellbeing. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is the opportunity for you.