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Peripatetic Chef

Barchester Healthcare

Peripatetic Chef

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Contract type:

Permanent

Location:

Maidstone, UK

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

30 September 2026

What they need


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 [email protected]

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