Cook & Chef Job Vacancies Care Homes & Care Settings

Posted 10 hours ago Home Cook

Woking, Surrey 

Jackman's Lodge Residential Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £14.50 per hour

Hours: Full-time (flexible shifts, alternate weekends) Salary: £14.50 per hour (DOE) + benefits Reports to: Head Cook / Registered Manager Start: ASAP Why this job? Cook with purpose: Your food turns mealtimes into moments that combat loneliness and lift the whole day. Join a team that stays: Many colleagues have been here 10+ years—you’ll feel the support from day one. A home with a soul: 30-bed,...

Posted 10 hours ago Cook

Sunderland, Tyne & Wear 

Cedar House
  • Full Time
  • Exceeds National Minimum Wage
  • £12.79 per hour

Job Opportunity at Cedar House Care Home Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Cedar House Care Home is looking for caring, dedicated, and reliable individuals to join our team. Why Join Us? Competitive pay exceeding the National Minimum Wage Supportive and welcoming work environment Ongoing training and professional development opportunities The chance to be part of...

Posted 10 hours ago Cook

Sheffield, South Yorkshire 

Beechy Knoll
  • Full Time
  • £12.00 per hour

To Cater for 38 residents, Dementia and Learning Disabilities, need to be aware of different food cultures, special diets including, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian and fortified diets, menu planning, modified diets. The role is 40 hours week one and 30 hours week 2, including every other weekend and holiday and sickness cover.

Posted 12 hours ago Chef de Partie

Hindhead, Surrey 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £15.70 per hour

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive...

Posted 12 hours ago Chef de Partie

Esher, Surrey 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £14.50 to £15.00 per hour

Package Description: Shift Details: 0700-1500 or 1130 -1930 hours At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re...

Posted 23 hours ago Assistant Chef

Flint, Flintshire 

Rhiwlas Care Home
  • Full Time
  • 12.90 - 25.80 UKP per hour

Rhiwlas House Care Home is a purpose-built 66 bed care home facility located in the historic town of Flint, in the heart of North Wales. Designed to offer the very best in comfort, safety, and care, Rhiwlas House supports residents with a wide range of care needs, including residential and residential dementia care. The home proudly embodies the Lovett Care commitment to excellence, ensuring a warm,...

Posted 24 hours ago Deputy Chef Manager

Borehamwood, Hertfordshire 

Quantum Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £13.73 - 14.10 per hour

Quantum Care is a not for profit company providing high quality care services for over 2000 older people in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. We need the right people to join us and provide the best possible care to our residents, offering support, maintaining dignity and assisting them to enjoy every day living in our Homes. Full Time – Weekdays & alternate weekends Your Skills: Good knowledge...

Posted 09 Jan 2026 Assistant Chef

Wilmslow, Cheshire 

Wilmslow Manor Care Home
  • Full Time
  • 12.90 - 25.80 UKP per hour

Our stunning care home Wilmslow Manor Care Home is a purpose-built care facility situated in the popular town of Wilmslow, Cheshire, 11 miles south of Manchester city centre. The home is registered to provide care to 66 residents who have a variety of care needs including residential, nursing and dementia residential. The home reflects the Lovett Care vision of providing the highest standards of safety,...

Posted 09 Jan 2026 2nd Chef

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire 

Twyford House Care Home
  • Full Time
  • 14.25 - 28.50 UKP per hour

Twyford House is a purpose-built 70 bed care home facility located in charming town of Alsager, near Stoke-on-Trent. Designed to offer the very best in comfort, safety, and care, Twyford House supports residents with a wide range of care needs, including residential, nursing and residential dementia care. The home reflects the Lovett Care vision of providing the highest standards of safety, comfort...

Posted 09 Jan 2026 2nd Chef

Wandsworth, London 

Cinnamon Care Collection
  • Full Time
  • £18.56 per hour

2nd Chef £18.56 per hour plus company benefits Full Time and sociable hours A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025! Awarded One Of The ‘UK’s Best Companies To Work For’ Please note - We cannot offer sponsorship for this position. Eden Court is a deluxe Retirement Village, located in Battersea SW11, boasting 28 luxury independent apartments and a 71 bedded nursing, residential and dementia care home. We are...

Posted 09 Jan 2026 Chef

Worthing, West Sussex 

Victoria Grand
  • Part Time
  • Exact
  • £13.20 per hour

Posted 09 Jan 2026 Chef

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

Belvoir Vale
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £14.00 per hour

Are you a chef that’s looking for more work life balance? Are you looking to move away from the split shifts and working into the early hours? If this sounds familiar, why not consider a move into the care sector. Here at Maria Mallaband our Chefs still work with seasonal ingredients and create dishes to restaurant standard. If you thrive on the delicate balance of creativity and budgets? Look no...

Posted 09 Jan 2026 Head Cook

Harrogate, North Yorkshire 

Larchfield Manor
  • Full Time
  • FIXED RATE
  • £13.70 per hour

Posted 09 Jan 2026 Assistant Chef

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

Belvoir Vale
  • Full Time
  • £14.00 per hour

Are you a chef that’s looking for more work life balance? Are you looking to move away from the split shifts and working into the early hours? If this sounds familiar, why not consider a move into the care sector. Here at Maria Mallaband our Chefs still work with seasonal ingredients and create dishes to restaurant standard. If you thrive on the delicate balance of creativity and budgets? Look no...

Posted 09 Jan 2026 Head Chef

Woodbridge, Suffolk 

Allonsfield House Nursing Home
  • Full Time
  • £17.50 per hour

About the role As a Head Chef, you will play a crucial role in providing nutritious and well-balanced meals for residents while ensuring a high standard of culinary excellence. You will be responsible for managing the kitchen staff, overseeing food preparation, menu planning, and maintaining compliance with relevant health and safety regulations. In addition to cultivating a positive dining atmosphere...

Posted 09 Jan 2026 Chef

Buckhurst Hill, Essex 

Forest Place
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £17.00 per hour
  • £17.00

Chef – £17 per hour Location: Forest Place Hours: Full-time / Part-time available Are you passionate about creating nutritious, delicious meals that make a real difference in people’s lives? We are looking for an experienced Chef to join our dedicated team and provide high-quality meals for our residents. What We Offer Competitive pay: £17 per hour Supportive working environment Opportunities for...

Posted 09 Jan 2026 Cook

Hitchin, Hertfordshire 

Highbury Rise
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £12.25 – £14.75 per hour

Highbury Rise is a small 22 bedroom care home in Hitchin focussed on providing a homely environment and person centred care. Highbury is one of three homes in the Hertfordshire area and part of the Benslow care home group. Steve McQuinn formed the Benslow group in 1982 with his wife Sue. We know the heart of delivery of great care is developing a great team and the cook is integral to this team. For...

Posted 09 Jan 2026 Cook (Part-Time)

Wantage, Oxfordshire 

Framland
  • Part Time
  • 12.88
  • £12.88 per hour

Cook (Weekends) We currently have an opportunity for a skilled individual who will support our Catering Team in our residential care home for older people in Wantage, Oxford. This role is ideal for a candidate who has experience as a cook and would ideally like a role that both supports the Catering Manager or a kitchen assistant who is looking for the next step-up and build on their experience. Our...

Posted 09 Jan 2026 Residential Care Home Cook

Christchurch, Dorset 

Avon Lee Lodge
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £11.50 – £14.00 per hour

Job description Do you enjoy hospitality but do not like the unsociable hours? Do you wish to develop and hone your kitchen management skills? Would you like to be involved with seasonal menu plans using high quality ingredients? Do you enjoy high levels of autonomy at work, and do you enjoy learning and improving yourself? Do you enjoy engaging with the elderly and improving peoples lives? If so...

Posted 09 Jan 2026 Head Chef

Kingston upon Thames, London 

Aria Care
  • Full Time
  • £39,281 per annum

About the Home Galsworthy House, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7LX 72 Bedded Residential, Nursing care & specialist Dementia Home CQC Rating - Good About the role Head Chef Full-Time; 40 hours per week Working alternate weekends required £39,281 per annum What will Aria Care Offer you? Blue Light Discount Card Holiday & days out discounts Long service awards Recognition programme And much more! We are...

Posted 09 Jan 2026 Head Chef

Emsworth, Hampshire 

Aria Care
  • Full Time
  • 16.00

About the Home: Kings Lodge Nursing Home, Main Road, Chidham, Chichester, PO18 8PN 77 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home CQC Rating – Good About the role Head Chef 40 Hours per week including alternate weekends £16.00 per hour NVQ 2 required but NVQ 3 preferred Food safety Level 3 desirable (However training can be provided) What will Aria Care Offer you? Blue Light Discount Card Holiday...

Posted 09 Jan 2026 Sous Chef

Sheffield, South Yorkshire 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Part Time
  • £13.40 - £13.40

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive...

Posted 09 Jan 2026 Sous Chef

Camberley, Surrey 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £15.00 - £15.00

Package Description: Shift Details: 07:00-15:30, 11:00-19:30 At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed...

Posted 09 Jan 2026 Second Chef - Care Home

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £14.74 per hour

Are you a qualified Chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working...

Posted 09 Jan 2026 Regional Bank Chef

Dalkeith, Midlothian 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £17.50 per hour

Are you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards, Barchester is the place to be! We have a Regional Bank Chef opportunity to support our care homes in the Ashington and Bedlington areas. Working days only with the chance to work flexible hours as well as multiple locations. You will...

Posted 09 Jan 2026 Second Chef - Bank - Care Home

Etchingham, East Sussex 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £17.94 per hour

Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a bank Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working...

Posted 09 Jan 2026 Chef - Bank

Hayling Island, Hampshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £15.69 per hour

Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working...

Posted 09 Jan 2026 Chef - Bank

Horsham, West Sussex 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £15.68 per hour

Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working...

Posted 08 Jan 2026 Chef De Partie

Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire 

Signature Senior Lifestyle Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £14.00 - £16.00 per hour

Develop your passion for food within a highly equipped kitchen, in-house bistro and fine dining restaurant, as part of our caring and supportive team, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Chef de Partie at our luxury care and nursing home in Farnham Common. What Signature Offer From £14.00 per hour Full time shifts available Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length...

Posted 08 Jan 2026 Chef De Partie

Barnet, London 

Signature Senior Lifestyle Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £14.00 - £17.00 per hour

Develop your passion for food within a highly equipped kitchen, in-house bistro and fine dining restaurant, as part of our caring and supportive team, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Chef de Partie at our luxury care and nursing home in Highgate. What Signature Offer From £14.00 per hour Shift Times between the hours of 07:00am - 20:00pm Full Time position, with only alternate weekend...