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Peripatetic ChefNHS

Wallingford, OX10 9EG Permanent £19.23
Posted 11 September 2026 Closing date 10 November 2026
Cholsey Rail Station (1.8 miles, direct) Wallingford (Cholsey & Wallingford Railway) (0.7 miles, direct) The Four Points (6.6 miles, direct)

Job summary

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 Companie

Main duties of the job

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 region. There's a great opportunity to help support several teams and homes in delivering high quality fresh food. At Barchester, 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 has been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies and 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.

Job description

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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About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services, boasting a portfolio of 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. Our commitment to excellence is unwavering, and we take pride in our sector-leading status as healthcare experts, providing the highest quality ratings in our industry. Barchester Healthcare operates on a foundation of integrity and support, fostering an open and honest work environment where the well-being of both residents and staff is a core focus. Our commitment to quality care is reflected in our ambitious expansion plans, with a goal to open ten new purpose-built homes each year to meet the growing demand for exceptional healthcare services. Barchester Healthcare has been recognized for its excellence, earning a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies and ranking 11th among the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for in the UK.

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