Peripatetic Chef
Barchester Healthcare
Newark, NG22 8BX
Salary
£20.00
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 October 2026
43 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
As a Peripatetic Chef, you'll travel to different care homes in the region, preparing and serving fresh food to residents. You'll work with a team to deliver high-quality meals and create a welcoming atmosphere. This role suits someone who enjoys cooking, working with people, and wants a good work-life balance.
What you'll need
- You need to be a qualified chef with NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent.
- You should have experience working with fresh seasonal food.
- You must have up-to-date food hygiene training.
- You'll need to be confident in managing a kitchen and working with a team.
- You should be able to engage with residents and create a warm atmosphere.
How to boost your chances
- Make sure you have a clean and up-to-date food hygiene certificate before applying.
- Highlight your experience working with fresh seasonal food in your application.
- Practice your communication skills to engage with residents and colleagues.
- Consider getting a second opinion on your application from a careers advisor or mentor.
- Be prepared to travel to different care homes as part of your role.
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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.
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. Please follow the link to apply and for further information please contact Tara Connor on tara.connor@barchester.com
Barchester Healthcare is a sector-leading healthcare provider with a focus on delivering the highest quality of care in its 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. The organisation has a strong emphasis on an open, honest, and supportive approach, ensuring that quality of care is at the heart of all its operations. Barchester has ambitious growth plans, including a new builds programme that aims to open 10 brand-new purpose-built homes per year. Barchester Healthcare has received numerous accolades, including a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies and ranking 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for, as well as 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies.
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
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
14 August 2026
Last checked
17 August 2026
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