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Peri Chef Bank

Barchester Healthcare

Battle, TN33 0HW

Salary

£18.50

Contract

Bank

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

5 October 2026

35 days left

Job description

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 lookin...

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.

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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Barchester Healthcare is a prominent name in the healthcare sector, focusing on providing exceptional care in their facilities. Known for their commitment to quality, Barchester operates 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. The organisation is celebrated for its open and supportive working environment, receiving high quality ratings for their services. Barchester has set ambitious goals, planning to open 10 new purpose-built homes annually. Their dedication to excellence is further recognized by their rankings in Best Companies lists, where they secured prestigious positions in Best Health & Social Care and Best Big Companies to Work For categories. Unique among healthcare providers, Barchester is the only one accredited as a top company to work for, highlighting their commitment to employee satisfaction and superior service delivery.

Qualifications

Essential

  • 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

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

8 August 2026

Last checked

10 August 2026

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