About this role
Job summary Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Peripatetic Chef to join their team on a temporary basis in Winchester. This position offers qualified chefs the opportunity to achieve a work-life balance while making a significant impact through their culinary skills. The role involves supporting various care homes in the region, providing high-quality, fresh food. Barchester Healthcare emphasizes an open and supportive working environment where quality care is paramount. They have 224 homes and hospitals throughout the UK, known for their exceptional quality ratings. The organization is expanding, with plans to open 10 new purpose-built homes annually.
Main duties of the job 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 (Bank) 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. 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 us Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, known for its commitment to quality care and innovative approaches to healthcare services. With 224 homes and hospitals across the country, Barchester takes pride in having the highest quality ratings and providing excellent service to residents. The organization values a supportive and open work environment, focusing on the well-being and development of its staff. Barchester is honored to be recognized by Best Companies for its outstanding work environment and has ambitious plans for growth, with a new build program targeting 10 new purpose-built facilities each year.
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 (Bank) 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.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]
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 certification.
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
Winchester
SO22 6NT
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)