Peripatetic Chef

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Borough of Swale; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified Peripatetic Chef to support care homes with high-quality fresh food. The role emphasizes work-life balance with competitive pay, alternate weekends, and opportunities for professional recognition. Ideal candidates will exhibit a personable nature, a strong grasp of nutrition, and experience in managing kitchens. Join a team that genuinely cares about the wellbeing of residents and celebrates talent through awards and bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay plus travel costs

Holiday, retail, and leisure discounts

Referral bonus scheme

Annual Hospitality Awards

Qualifications

• Personable approach with interest in wellbeing of residents.
• Good understanding of nutrition.
• Experience of working with fresh seasonal food.
• Up-to-date food hygiene certification.

Skills

Personable approach

Understanding of nutrition

Experience with fresh seasonal food

Strong kitchen management skills

Confidence engaging with residents

Education

NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent

Job description

Are you a qualified Chef looking for a work‑life balance while making 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 the region. This role offers a great opportunity to help support several teams and homes by delivering high‑quality fresh food. Here at the Barchester family we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where the 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 Barchester as we launch an ambitious new builds programme, aiming to open ten brand‑new purpose‑built homes per year. Barchester has 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. We are also proud to be the only healthcare provider in the UK 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 plus 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 keen to be part of a company that celebrates life and makes a difference, Barchester is the place to be. Please follow the link to apply and for further information, contact Tara Connor at [e-mail].