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Peripatetic Chef
Barchester Healthcare
Home Office register entry: BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE LIMITED, LONDON
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Role description
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 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 job
We are looking for a qualified Peripatetic Chef to join the Barchester family, supporting care homes in the region by delivering high-quality fresh food. This role offers a work-life balance with daytime working hours and alternate weekends off. As part of Barchester, recognized as a sector leader with an ambition to open 10 new purpose-built homes annually, you will work in an open and supportive environment with a commitment to high-quality care. The role requires a personable approach, understanding of nutrition, experience with fresh seasonal food, relevant qualifications, up-to-date food hygiene, and strong kitchen management skills.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare company in the UK, primarily focused on providing exceptional care in its 224 homes and hospitals. It is renowned for its commitment to quality, receiving the highest quality ratings and accolades, including a two-star outstanding rating from Best Companies. Barchester is ranked among the top places to work, having been the only UK healthcare provider accredited as a best company to work for. The company emphasizes a supportive and honest approach, putting high-quality care at the heart of its operations and continuously working towards ambitious growth targets.
Details
Date posted
27 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£21 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1542531534
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Wallingford
OX10 9EG
United Kingdom
Last verified against our ingestion on 28 August 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-08-25.