Cook & Chef Job Vacancies Care Homes & Care Settings

Posted 6 hours ago Sous Chef

Leigh-on-Sea, Essex 

Chalkwell Grange
  • Full Time
  • £13.58 per hour

Sous Chef Care Home: Chalkwell Grange Hours per week: 40 Salary: £13.58 an hour About the role: We are currently recruiting for a Sous Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Sous Chef at Sanders Senior Living, you will have the chance to deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals, without the split shifts and long hours. We are looking for warm, motivated, and passionate Sous Chefs who are...

Posted 7 hours ago Bank Chef

Auchterarder, Perth & Kinross 

Ruthven Towers Care Home
  • Part Time
  • up to £14.56
  • £12.25 – £16.00 per hour

About the role: Make a rewarding difference in people’s lives every day with BCG. Whether you are new to the care sector or have experience, working within a BCG care home can be incredibly fulfilling. As Chef, you will lead the kitchen team to serve delicious, well-balanced, and nutritious meals that our residents will love. You'll provide high-quality food service to support residents, responding...

Posted 7 hours ago Chef

Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute 

Morar Lodge Nursing Home
  • Part Time
  • Negotiable
  • £12.50 – £12.75 per hour

Posted 7 hours ago Cook

Wincanton, Somerset 

Elliscombe House
  • Full Time
  • To be discussed

We require a Full Time (40 hours per week) cook to join our team at our luxury nursing home near Wincanton. Hours to include alternate weekends but no split shifts or late nights.

Posted 8 hours ago 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 8 hours ago Cook

Arundel, West Sussex 

St Wilfrid's Priory Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £12.92 per hour

Cook Location: St Wilfrid's priory Pay rate: £12.92 per hour Mon-Fri, £13.32 weekends Contracted hours: 30 hours a week - 3 shifts per week 8am-7pm with an hour unpaid break. Alternate weekends ABOUT THE ROLE Are you an experienced catering assistant, commis chef or cook that takes pride in your work? Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours? We’re currently...

Posted 9 hours ago Head Cook

Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire 

Strawberry Fields
  • Full Time
  • £13.00 per hour fixed per hour
  • £13.00 per hour

As a head cook you be be responsible for leading the catering team in delivering high-quality, nutrious and appetising meals whilst managing budget, stock levels and health and safety standards. You will be expected to create specialised, varied menus tailored to our resident's dietry needs and personal preferences, fostering a pleasant dining experience whilst ensuring compliance with nutritional...

Posted 9 hours ago Chef

Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire 

Mulberry Court
  • Full Time
  • £15.45 per hour
  • £15.45 per hour

Chef Location: Gerrards Cross Pay rate: £15.45 per hour Contracted hours: Bank / Relief ABOUT THE ROLE Are you an experienced chef, used to catering for large groups of people, looking to design your own menus, cooking with fresh seasonal food? Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours? Would you like full autonomy over menu development, with the opportunity...

Posted 14 hours ago Bank Chef

Ealing, London 

Torkington House
  • Temporary / Cover
  • paid monthly
  • £14.00 – £17.00 per hour

Our care home, Torkington House, is now seeking a bank Chef to prepare, cook and serve nutritionally balanced and attractively presented meals. This will be covering weekends, 7am – 4pm. As our Chef, you will: Prepare, cook and serve meals Supervise all staff working in the kitchen area or dining room. To apply, you will have: Experience of working in a kitchen environment Experience of serving food...

Posted 16 hours ago Sous Chef

Woodbridge, Suffolk 

Aria Care
  • Full Time
  • £16.30 per hour
  • £16.30 per hour

About the Home Rendlesham Care Centre, Rendlesham, IP12 2TP 60-bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia care Home CQC Rating - Good About the role Sous Chef 40 hours per week required £16.30 per hour What will Aria Care Offer you? Blue Light Discount Card Holiday & days out discounts Long service awards Recognition programme And much more! We are looking for a highly skilled Sous chef to create fresh...

Posted 16 hours ago Cook

Anstruther, Fife 

Belsize Healthcare Scotland
  • Part Time
  • £12.50

Cook Catering and Hospitality - Earlsferry House Care Home Contract: Part Time Salary: £12.50 Per Hour Shift type: Days Contracted hours: 20 Earlsferry House Care Home is set in a stunning coastal location in the beautiful town of Elie and Earlsferry. Our welcoming 26 bed home provides Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care in a warm and nurturing environment where every meal is made with...

Posted 16 hours ago Second Chef

Matlock, Derbyshire 

Care Concern Group Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £13.50

Second Chef Catering and Hospitality - Darcy House Care Home Contract:Full TimeSalary:£13.50 Per HourShift Type:DaysContracted hours:36 Our brand-new, luxury care home is located in the beautiful town of Matlock in Derbyshire. We provide personalised Residential, Nursing, Dementia, Palliative & Nursing care for 78-residents. We’re looking for a skilled Second Chef to join our care home team, where...

Posted 16 hours ago Chef

Birmingham, West Midlands 

Care Concern Group Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £12.21

Chef Catering and Hospitality - Willowbrook Care Home Contract:Full TimeSalary:£12.21 Per HourShift Type:DaysContracted hours:40.25 Willowbrook Care Home provides specialist support for up to 75 residents living with dementia and mental health conditions. Our goal is to create a homely environment where every resident feels safe, valued, and cared for – and food plays a big part in that. We are looking...

Posted 16 hours ago Head Chef

Taunton, Somerset 

Care Concern Group Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £13.85

Head Chef Catering and Hospitality - Cedar Lodge and The Limes Care Home Contract:Full TimeSalary:£13.85 Per HourShift Type:DaysContracted hours:38 Cedar Lodge and The Limes Dementia Care Home is nestled on the peaceful outskirts of Taunton, Somerset, overlooking a beautiful park. Thoughtfully designed for Dementia care, it provides a supportive environment for up to 42 residents. Cedar Lodge and...

Posted 16 hours ago Second Chef

Taunton, Somerset 

Care Concern Group Ltd
  • Part Time
  • £12.21

Second Chef Catering and Hospitality - Cedar Lodge and The Limes Care Home Contract:Full TimeSalary:£12.21 Per HourShift Type:DaysContracted hours:27 Cedar Lodge and The Limes Dementia Care Home is nestled on the peaceful outskirts of Taunton, Somerset, overlooking a beautiful park. Thoughtfully designed for Dementia care, it provides a supportive environment for up to 42 residents. Cedar Lodge and...

Posted 16 hours ago Bank Cook

Bradford, West Yorkshire 

Care Concern Group Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £13.00

Bank Cook Catering and Hospitality - Cherrybrook Care Home Contract:BankSalary:£13.00 Per HourShift Type:DaysContracted hours: Our stunning120-bedded facility, split between 2 units, specialises in complex mental health - Dementia & challenging behaviours. We’re looking for a skilled Bank Cook to join our care home team, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring our residents enjoy high-quality, well-balanced...

Posted 16 hours ago Chef

Lochgelly, Fife 

Care Concern Group Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £13.60

Chef Catering and Hospitality - Mossview Care Home Contract:Full TimeSalary:£13.60 Per HourShift Type:DaysContracted hours:38 Our modern residence located in the heart of Lochgelly, Fife, provides exceptional Residential and Dementia care for 42 residents, blending contemporary comfort with compassionate support. We are now looking for a talented and flexible Bank Chef to join our friendly kitchen...

Posted 16 hours ago Chef

South Croydon, London 

Care Concern Group Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £18.62

Chef Catering and Hospitality - Haling Park Care Home Contract:Full TimeSalary:£18.62 Per HourShift Type:DaysContracted hours:40 Located in Croydon, London, our care home has been purposely built to support older people in making the most of every day. We provide Nursing, Residential, Dementia, Respite & Pallative Care for 62-residents. We’re looking for a skilled Chef to join our care home team,...

Posted 16 hours ago Chef

Oldham, Greater Manchester 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £14.20 to £14.80 per hour
  • £14.20 – £14.80 per hour

At HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a dedicated Chef who can bring their skills and passion for food into our care home kitchen. You’ll play a vital role in preparing and serving wholesome, homemade meals that not only meet nutritional needs but also bring comfort and enjoyment to our Residents every day. About You You will be an experienced cook with a recognised...

Posted 16 hours ago Second Chef - Care Home

Bedlington, Northumberland 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £13.09 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 16 hours ago 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 16 hours ago Chef - Bank

Herne Bay, Kent 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • Up to £19.15 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 16 hours ago 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 23 Feb 2026 Sous Chef

Hornchurch, London 

Signature Senior Lifestyle Ltd
  • Full Time
  • Competitive pay rates

Use your experience and passion for amazing food, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Sous Chef. You'll take on an important role in a superbly-equipped kitchen at our luxury care and nursing home in Hornchurch. What Signature Offer Competitive pay rates Full Time: 37.5 hours per week Shift Times: 07.00 - 15.00 and 12.00 - 19.00 We require you to be flexible for alternate weekends Up to...

Posted 23 Feb 2026 Chef De Partie

Hornchurch, London 

Signature Senior Lifestyle Ltd
  • Part Time
  • Competitive pay rates

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 Hornchurch. What Signature Offer Competitive pay rates Part Time: 24 hours per week Bank contracts available Shift Times: 07.00 - 15.00 and 12.00 - 19.00...

Posted 23 Feb 2026 Cook

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 

Alex Wood House
  • Part Time
  • £12.66 per hour

As a Cook at Alex Wood House Care Home, you will be responsible for ensuring the catering services and residential dining experience is of the highest standard and quality for our residents. About Alex Wood House Care Home: Alex Wood House is an exceptional residential care home in Cambridge. At Alex Wood House we pride ourselves on our family-feel, attractive gardens and providing outstanding care...

Posted 23 Feb 2026 Head Chef

Benfleet, Essex 

Elizabeth House
  • Full Time
  • £15.50 – £16.00 per hour

Head Chef Care Home: Elizabeth House Hours per week: 35 (4 - 5 days per week) / Alternative weekends Salary: £15.50 to £16.00 an hour About the role: We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Head Chef at Runwood Homes, you will have the chance to deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals without the split shifts and long hours. Our Head Chefs have full...

Posted 23 Feb 2026 Chef

Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire 

Wing View Care Centre
  • Full Time
  • £44000 per annum

Chef Location: Wing View Care Home, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0NY Salary: £44,000 per annum Contracted Hours: 48 Hours per week Shift Pattern: 7.00am - 5:00pm (5 Days a week) ABOUT THE ROLE Are you an experienced chef, used to catering for large groups of people, looking to design your own menus, cooking with fresh seasonal food? Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social...

Posted 23 Feb 2026 Cook

Leicester, Leicestershire 

Cherrytree Care Home
  • Full Time or Part Time

Kara Healthcare are currently looking for a full-time Cook to join their caring, enthusiastic and supportive team. As a Chef/Cook you will prepare freshly cooked and nutritionally balanced meals for our residents every day. It is crucial you work collaboratively with our catering teams to ensure every meal reflects each residents’ likes, dislikes and dietary needs. About You: · Previous experience...

Posted 23 Feb 2026 Chef

South Croydon, London 

Beechwood House
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • pay is according to experience
  • £11.50 – £12.50 per hour

Are you a friendly and caring person seeking a new position with great job satisfaction within a care home that can support you in your career with progression? We are looking for a skilled and passionate Chef to support our team and ensure the efficient and effective running of the kitchen. To always strive to be the best, delivering the best food experience. You must be enthusiastic and self-motivated,...