Overview
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Chef to join the Barchester family and support their care homes in the Oxted region. The role offers a great work-life balance with alternate weekends, competitive pay, and a range of employee benefits.
Main duties
* Support multiple Barchester care homes in the Oxted region, delivering high-quality, fresh food to residents.
* Demonstrate a good understanding of nutrition and the use of seasonal ingredients.
* Create a warm and welcoming environment within the homes.
* Provide strong kitchen management and engage confidently with residents.
* Maintain a personable approach with a genuine interest in residents’ wellbeing.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK, operating 224 care homes and hospitals. The company is committed to providing high-quality care and has been recognized for its outstanding employee engagement with a two-star rating from Best Companies.
Details
Date posted: 12 July 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £18 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 1344414544
Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Oxted, RH8 9BD
Job responsibilities
Are you a qualified Chef looking for a better work-life balance? We are seeking a Peripatetic Chef to help support our care homes in and around the region. You will help deliver high-quality, fresh food and support several teams and homes.
At the Barchester family we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is central. We are a sector-leading healthcare employer with 224 homes and hospitals across the UK and an ambitious programme to open new homes each year. We have been awarded two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies and are recognised as one of the top healthcare employers in the UK.
About you
* A personable approach with a genuine interest in residents’ wellbeing
* A good understanding of nutrition
* Experience with fresh seasonal food
* NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent
* Up-to-date food hygiene
* Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within the home
* Confidence engaging with residents
* Strong kitchen management skills
Rewards package
* Work-life balance with alternate weekends
* Competitive pay plus travel costs
* A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts
* Opportunity to showcase talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards
* Refer a Friend bonus scheme
How to apply
If you are a passionate chef keen to be part of a company that centers on celebrating life and making a difference, Barchester is the place to be. Please follow the link to apply. For further information please contact Tara Connor on tara.connor@barchester.com
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a disclosure check may be required.
Employer details
Barchester Healthcare, Oxted, RH8 9BD
Website: https://www.barchester.com/
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