Traveling Chef for Fresh Seasonal Menus | Regional Coverage

Barchester Healthcare; Northampton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage covered

Accommodation provided

Travel costs covered

Holiday discounts

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare seeks a Peripatetic Chef to support care homes across Northampton, Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire and surrounding areas. The role offers £19.50 per hour, with mileage, accommodation and travel costs covered.

Join a company known for high quality care across 224 homes and hospitals in the UK, with opportunities to contribute to fresh, nutritious menus and resident-focused dining experiences.

Qualifications

• NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent.
• Up-to-date food hygiene certificate.
• Experience with fresh seasonal food.
• Good understanding of nutrition.
• Ability to engage with residents and create a welcoming home.
• Strong kitchen management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple care homes in delivering high quality fresh food.
• Cover locations from Northampton to surrounding areas as a peripatetic chef.
• Work with care home teams to maintain excellent food standards.
• Create a warm, welcoming dining environment for residents.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Fresh seasonal food

People engagement

Kitchen management

Education

NVQ/SVQ

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Barchester Healthcare seeks a Peripatetic Chef to support care homes across Northampton, Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire and surrounding areas. The role offers £19.50 per hour, with mileage, accommodation and travel costs covered.

Join a company known for high quality care across 224 homes and hospitals in the UK, with opportunities to contribute to fresh, nutritious menus and resident-focused dining experiences.