Peripatetic Chef - Travel-Friendly Fresh Food

Barchester Healthcare Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel costs covered

Holiday, retail and leisure discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a qualified Peripatetic Chef to support our care homes in and around the region. You will help teams deliver high-quality fresh food while promoting a healthy, balanced menu that respects residents’ dietary needs.

We value a personable approach, nutrition awareness and the ability to manage kitchens across several sites. NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds, up-to-date food hygiene, and experience with seasonal ingredients are essential.

Qualifications

• Personable approach and genuine interest in residents’ wellbeing.
• Strong understanding of nutrition and how it informs menu planning.
• Experience working with fresh seasonal food and high-quality ingredients.
• NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent.
• Up-to-date food hygiene knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple care homes in delivering high-quality fresh food.
• Create a warm and welcoming dining environment within each home.
• Collaborate with care teams to meet nutritional standards and resident preferences.

Skills

Personable

Nutrition knowledge

Seasonal food experience

Kitchen management

Education

NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent

Tools

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a qualified Peripatetic Chef to support our care homes in and around the region. You will help teams deliver high-quality fresh food while promoting a healthy, balanced menu that respects residents’ dietary needs.

We value a personable approach, nutrition awareness and the ability to manage kitchens across several sites. NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds, up-to-date food hygiene, and experience with seasonal ingredients are essential.