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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. 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.
Main duties of the job
We are currently looking for a Peripatetic Chef to join the Barchester family to help support our care homes in and around the region, delivering high quality fresh food. At Barchester, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach where quality of care is at heart of everything. As sector leading healthcare experts, we proudly have highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals in UK. It is exciting time to join Barchester with ambitious new builds programme aimed to open 10 new purpose-built homes per year. Barchester awarded two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for, and 14th in Top 25 Best Big Companies. Proudly, we're only healthcare provider in UK accredited among best companies to work for. With a personable approach, genuine interest in wellbeing of residents, understanding of nutrition, experience in fresh seasonal food, relevant NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds, updated food hygiene, warmth and welcoming nature, confidence and strong kitchen management skills, you will enjoy rewards package with work-life balance, competitive rate, travel cost cover, range of discounts, opportunity to showcase talent at annual Barchester Hospitality Awards, and unlimited access to Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services with 224 care homes and hospitals across the UK. With a commitment to delivering outstanding care, Barchester has developed an ambitious new builds programme, aiming to open 10 brand new purpose-built homes per year. The organization is proud to have received a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies and is 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. Furthermore, Barchester is the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for. With a focus on quality, open communication, and a supportive environment, Barchester aims to make a difference in the lives of residents and staff alike. The company values a personable approach and has a genuine interest in the well-being of its residents, emphasizing the importance of nutrition and fresh, seasonal food in their care homes.
Details
- Date posted: 03 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £18.50 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1523302971
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Battle, TN33 0HW, United Kingdom
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.
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.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent, up to date food hygiene certification
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