Peripatetic Chef

Job summaryAre 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.Main duties of the jobWe are looking for a qualified Chef who seeks a work-life balance and values making a meaningful impact. As a Peripatetic Chef, you will support Barchester care homes in delivering high quality fresh food. At Barchester, quality care is our priority, and we hold the highest quality ratings across 224 homes and hospitals in the UK. This is an exciting time to join us as we plan to open 10 new purpose-built homes annually. Barchester has received a two-star outstanding rating from Best Companies, placing 11th among the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for. We are also the only UK healthcare provider accredited as one of the best companies to work for. Our rewards package includes a work-life balance with alternate weekends, competitive pay, travel cost coverage, holiday and retail discounts, and more.About usBarchester Healthcare is at the forefront of the healthcare sector with a steadfast commitment to providing exceptional care. We've achieved the highest quality ratings across 224 homes and hospitals in the UK, a testament to our dedication and excellence. Joining the Barchester family means becoming part of an ambitious plan to innovate and expand, as evidenced by our new builds programme, which aims for 10 brand new purpose-built homes each year. The recognition we have received, such as being ranked 11th among the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies in the UK by Best Companies, underscores our standing in the industry. We are proud to be the sole UK healthcare provider accredited as one of the best companies to work for, emphasizing our commitment to our team and residents.DetailsDate posted03 September 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
21.50 an hour
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference number Job locationsBarchester HealthcareBasingstokeRG24 9ULUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre 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 skillsREWARDS 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 schemeIf 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
Job description
Job responsibilitiesAre 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 skillsREWARDS 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 schemeIf 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 Specification
Qualifications
EssentialA 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
Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialA 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 skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameBarchester HealthcareAddressBarchester HealthcareBasingstokeRG24 9ULUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameBarchester HealthcareAddressBarchester HealthcareBasingstokeRG24 9ULUnited KingdomEmployer's website