Peripatetic Chef

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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] family . We have an ambitious new builds programme, aiming to open 10 brand new purpose-built homes per year. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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

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 to join the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] family to help support our care homes in and around our region. Great opportunity to help support several teams and homes in delivering high quality fresh food. Here at the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] family. We have an ambitious new builds programme, aiming to open 10 brand new purpose-built homes per year. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the place to be. Please follow the link to apply and for further information please contact Tara Connor on [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

About us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a leading provider of care homes and healthcare services across the UK with a commitment to delivering high-quality care. With 224 homes and hospitals, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] prides itself on having a supportive, honest, and open approach to care, where the wellbeing of residents is a priority. Our homes consistently receive high quality ratings. We are committed to growth, with plans to open 10 brand new purpose-built homes each year as part of an ambitious new builds programme. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s dedication to quality and employee satisfaction is reflected in our accolades: we are the only UK healthcare provider recognized as one of the best companies to work for, as acknowledged by Best Companies. We also ranked 11th in the Top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. This recognition underscores [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s dedication to quality care and staff wellbeing.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent, Up to date food hygiene

Employer details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Address: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Northampton, NN6 8GH
Employer's website: https://www.barchester.com/

Contact details

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