Traveling Care Home Chef - Fresh, Local & Flexible

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

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance

Competitive pay + travel costs

Holiday, retail and leisure discounts

Hospitality Awards access

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Barchester is seeking a qualified Peripatetic Chef to support our care homes across the region. You will deliver high quality, fresh meals, travel between homes, and help teams provide nutritious menus that respond to residents' needs.

We value a warm, welcoming kitchen presence, excellent food hygiene, and the ability to engage with residents. This role offers work-life balance, competitive pay, and opportunities to showcase your talent at our Hospitality Awards.

Qualifications

• NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent.
• Up to date food hygiene.
• Experience with fresh seasonal food.
• Good understanding of nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Support care homes in delivering high quality fresh food.
• Collaborate with care teams to plan menus.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene standards.

Skills

Nutrition understanding

Fresh seasonal food

Resident engagement

Kitchen management

Personable approach

Education

NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent

Job description

Barchester is seeking a qualified Peripatetic Chef to support our care homes across the region. You will deliver high quality, fresh meals, travel between homes, and help teams provide nutritious menus that respond to residents' needs.

We value a warm, welcoming kitchen presence, excellent food hygiene, and the ability to engage with residents. This role offers work-life balance, competitive pay, and opportunities to showcase your talent at our Hospitality Awards.