About this role
Job summary Are you a qualified Chef looking for more of a work life balance whilst looking for an opportunity to make what you do matter? We are currently looking for a Peripatetic Chef to join the Barchester family to help support our care homes in and around our the region. Great opportunity to help support several teams and homes in delivering high quality fresh food. Covering locations from Northampton, Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire and surrounding areas. £19.50 per hour, with mileage, accommodation and any further travel costs covered. Here at the Barchester family, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. It is an exciting time to join the Barchester family. We have an ambitious new builds programme, aiming to open 10 brand new purpose-built homes per year. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Socia
Main duties of the job Are you a qualified Chef looking for a work life balance and an opportunity to make a difference? Join the Barchester family as a Peripatetic Chef to support care homes in the region around Northampton, Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire, and surrounding areas. This role offers a high quality fresh food service to several teams and homes. Enjoy a £19.50 hourly rate, with mileage, accommodation, and travel costs covered. Barchester is a sector-leading healthcare provider with 224 homes and hospitals in the UK, known for its highest quality ratings. The company is expanding with plans to open 10 new homes annually. Barchester has received a two-star outstanding rating from Best Companies, ranked 11th among the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for, and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. As the only healthcare provider in the UK accredited as one of the best companies to work for, Barchester offers a supportive environment focusing on the well-being of residents and quality care.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a well-recognized name in the healthcare sector, renowned for its commitment to providing high-quality care in the UK. With 224 homes and hospitals under its management, Barchester places a strong emphasis on maintaining excellence in its services. The company highly values an open and supportive work culture, prioritizing the wellbeing of residents and staff. Barchester's expansion plans are ambitious, with an initiative to open 10 brand new purpose-built homes each year, showcasing its dedication to growth and improvement in the sector. The organizations efforts have been acknowledged through achieving a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies. Furthermore, it has been ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. Unique among healthcare providers, Barchester holds accreditation as one of the best companies to work for, reflecting its dedication to creating a fulfilling work environment. Whether through its innovative care strategies or its supportive communal ethos, Barchester continues to lea
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you a qualified Chef looking for more of a work life balance whilst looking for an opportunity to make what you do matter?
We are currently looking for a Peripatetic Chef to join the Barchester family to help support our care homes in and around our the region. Great opportunity to help support several teams and homes in delivering high quality fresh food. Covering locations from Northampton, Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire and surrounding areas. £19.50 per hour, with mileage, accommodation and any further travel costs covered.
Here at the Barchester family, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK.
It is an exciting time to join the Barchester family . We have an ambitious new builds programme, aiming to open 10 brand new purpose-built homes per year. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. Barchester are also very proud to be the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for.
ABOUT YOU A personable approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent Up to date food hygiene Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Confidence engaging with residents Strong kitchen management skills
REWARDS PACKAGE
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 your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme
If you are a passionate chef who is keen to be part of a company that centres on celebrating life and making a difference, Barchester is the place to be.
Please follow the link to apply and for further information please contact Tara Connor on [email protected]
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A personable approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents, a good understanding of nutrition, experience of working with fresh seasonal food, NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent, up to date food hygiene, ability to create a warm and welcoming environment, confidence engaging with residents, strong kitchen management skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Northampton
NN4 0XN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)