Job summary
The job posting is for a Peripatetic Chef position at Barchester, a leading healthcare provider in the UK. The role involves supporting multiple care homes in the Bracknell region by delivering high-quality, fresh food to residents. Barchester is known for its commitment to quality of care and has received outstanding ratings across its 224 homes and hospitals. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that values its employees and focuses on celebrating life and making a difference.
Main duties of the job
The Peripatetic Chef will be responsible for supporting several care home teams in the Bracknell area by providing high-quality, fresh food to residents. The role requires a personable approach, good understanding of nutrition, experience with fresh and seasonal ingredients, and strong kitchen management skills. The successful candidate will be able to create a warm and welcoming environment within the care homes and engage confidently with residents.
About us
Barchester is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, operating 224 care homes and hospitals across the country. The company is known for its commitment to quality of care, having received the highest quality ratings. Barchester is also recognized as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
Details Date posted
23 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£19 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1349123244
Job locations
https://jobs.barchester.com/
Bracknell
RG42 1FW
Job description Job responsibilities
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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Job description Job responsibilities
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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Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* The ideal candidate should have NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent, up-to-date food hygiene certification, and experience working with fresh, seasonal food. A good understanding of nutrition and the ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within the care homes are also essential.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* The ideal candidate should have NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent, up-to-date food hygiene certification, and experience working with fresh, seasonal food. A good understanding of nutrition and the ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within the care homes are also essential.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
https://jobs.barchester.com/
Bracknell
RG42 1FW
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
https://jobs.barchester.com/
Bracknell
RG42 1FW
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
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