Peripatetic Chef
Barchester Healthcare
Preston, PR2 9GA
Salary
£20.00
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
19 October 2026
49 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 the region. This is a 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 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.
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
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Barchester Healthcare is a renowned company in the healthcare industry, providing high-quality care within its network of 224 care homes and hospitals across the UK. Barchester takes pride in its open, honest, and supportive approach, placing quality of care at the heart of its operations. Recognized as sector-leading healthcare experts, Barchester Healthcare has been awarded high-quality ratings consistently. The company is currently undergoing an exciting phase, with an ambitious new builds programme aiming to open ten brand new purpose-built homes each year. Barchester's commitment to quality and employee well-being is evident in its accolades, including being awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies and being ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for in the UK.
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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First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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