Job Description

This is a great opportunity for a qualified Chef to join the Barchester family and help support their care homes in and around the Kettering region. As a Peripatetic Chef, you will have the chance to work with multiple teams and homes, delivering high-quality fresh food and contributing to the overall wellbeing of the residents. Barchester is a sector-leading healthcare provider, known for its commitment to quality care and employee-centric approach.
Main duties of the job
As a Peripatetic Chef, you will be responsible for supporting several care home teams in the Kettering area, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, fresh meals for the residents. You will have a good understanding of nutrition and experience working with seasonal, fresh ingredients. Additionally, you will need to possess strong kitchen management skills, the ability to create a warm and welcoming environment, and the confidence to engage with residents. The role offers a work-life balance with alternating weekends, a competitive rate of pay plus travel costs, and the opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK, operating 224 care homes and hospitals across the country. The company is known for its commitment to quality care, employee development, and creating a positive work environment. Barchester has been recognized as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, receiving a two-star outstanding rating from Best Companies and ranking highly in various industry awards.
Details
Date posted
21 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
18 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1348252195
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Kettering
NN15 7JZ
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 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

• You will need to have NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent qualifications, as well as up-to-date food hygiene certification. A personable approach, a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents, and experience working with fresh, seasonal food are also essential.

• You will need to have NVQs/SVQs or City & Guilds equivalent qualifications, as well as up-to-date food hygiene certification. A personable approach, a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents, and experience working with fresh, seasonal food are also essential.