Peripatetic Chef: Fresh Seasonal Menus + Travel Support

Barchester Healthcare Limited; Balsall Common; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance

Travel costs covered

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Hospitality Awards opportunity

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare Limited is seeking a Peripatetic Chef to support our care homes in and around the region. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, fresh meals while balancing travel and work-life harmony across multiple sites.

You will bring a personable approach, nutrition awareness, and kitchen leadership to ensure warm, welcoming meals for residents and staff. NVQ/SVQ or City & Guilds, and current food hygiene certification are required.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of nutrition and resident wellbeing.
• Experience using fresh seasonal produce.
• NVQ/SVQ or City & Guilds in relevant cuisine or hospitality.
• Up-to-date food hygiene training.

Skills

Nutrition awareness

People skills

Fresh food preparation

Food hygiene

Education

NVQ/SVQ or City & Guilds

Job description

Barchester Healthcare Limited is seeking a Peripatetic Chef to support our care homes in and around the region. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, fresh meals while balancing travel and work-life harmony across multiple sites.

You will bring a personable approach, nutrition awareness, and kitchen leadership to ensure warm, welcoming meals for residents and staff. NVQ/SVQ or City & Guilds, and current food hygiene certification are required.