Barchester Healthcare

Peripatetic Chef- Bank

The closing date is 06 September 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Chef to join the Barchester family and support their care homes in the region. As a Peripatetic Chef, you will have the chance to work across multiple homes, delivering high-quality, fresh food to residents. Barchester is a leading healthcare provider with a strong focus on quality of care and an outstanding rating from Best Companies.

Main duties of the job

The Peripatetic Chef role involves supporting several care home teams in the region by providing high-quality, fresh food to residents. You will have the opportunity to work across multiple Barchester homes, bringing your expertise and passion for creating delicious, nutritious meals. The role requires a personable approach, a good understanding of nutrition, and experience working with fresh, seasonal ingredients. You will also need to demonstrate strong kitchen management skills and the ability to create a warm, welcoming environment for residents.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK, operating 224 care homes and hospitals across the country. The company is known for its commitment to quality of care and has been recognised as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, with a two-star outstanding rating from Best Companies.

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£19.61 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1341766107

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Fontwell

BN18 0SU


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.

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 A range of 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.

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.

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 A range of 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You will need to have NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent qualifications, as well as up-to-date food hygiene training. Experience of working with fresh, seasonal food and a good understanding of nutrition are also essential.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You will need to have NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent qualifications, as well as up-to-date food hygiene training. Experience of working with fresh, seasonal food and a good understanding of nutrition are also essential.

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

Fontwell

BN18 0SU


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Fontwell

BN18 0SU


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£19.61 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1341766107

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Fontwell

BN18 0SU


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