Job summary Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, operating 224 care homes and hospitals across the country. They are known for their high-quality ratings and commitment to providing exceptional care. This Peripatetic Chef role offers a great opportunity to work with a supportive team and make a difference in the lives of residents. Main duties of the job As a Peripatetic Chef, you will be responsible for supporting multiple care homes in the Warminster region, delivering high-quality, fresh food to residents. You will have a personable approach, a good understanding of nutrition, and experience working with seasonal ingredients. The role offers a work-life balance with alternating weekends, a competitive salary, and various benefits such as holiday and retail discounts. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, operating 224 care homes and hospitals across the country. They are known for their high-quality ratings and commitment to providing exceptional care to their residents. Barchester has been recognized as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, with a focus on creating a supportive and nurturing work environment. Date posted 03 May 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £18.50 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1295957337 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Warminster BA12 9PB 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 8765 #TJ 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 8765 #TJ Person Specification Qualifications Essential You will need to have NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent, up-to-date food hygiene training, and strong kitchen management skills. A personable approach, a good understanding of nutrition, and experience working with fresh, seasonal food are also essential. Person Specification Qualifications Essential You will need to have NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent, up-to-date food hygiene training, and strong kitchen management skills. A personable approach, a good understanding of nutrition, and experience working with fresh, seasonal food 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 Barchester Healthcare Warminster BA12 9PB Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare Warminster BA12 9PB Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Barchester Healthcare, BA12 9PB Warminster, United Kingdom