Peripatetic Chef
About this role
Peripatetic Chef
Company: Barchester Healthcare
Location: Laurel Bank Care Home, Westbourne Road, Lancaster, LA1 5EF (Supporting homes across the region)
Position Type: Permanent | Full-Time (40 Hours/Week)
Shift Pattern: Days (including alternate weekends)
Pay Rate: £19.59 per hour + Mileage/Travel Costs
About the Role
Are you a qualified Chef looking for a better work-life balance while making a genuine difference every single day?
Barchester Healthcare is looking for a dedicated Peripatetic Chef to join our supportive family. In this role, you will travel between our care homes in and around the region, stepping in to support multiple teams in delivering exceptional, high-quality, fresh seasonal food for our residents.
What You Will Need
Qualifications: NVQ/SVQ or City & Guilds equivalent, alongside up-to-date food hygiene certification.
Experience: Proven experience working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and strong kitchen management skills.
Personal Qualities: A warm, personable approach with a genuine passion for resident wellbeing, nutrition, and creating a welcoming dining environment.