Cook & Chef Job Vacancies in England Care Homes & Care Settings

Posted 3 hours ago Weekend Cook

Swadlincote, Derbyshire 

Overseal Residential Home
  • Part Time
  • to be discussed
  • £12.21 per hour

We are looking for a weekend cook who can join our friendly team, Working hours are Saturday and Sunday 7-2pm however there will be possibly other shifts such as Holiday cover or Bank holidays Cleaning, the kitchen must be cleaned on a regular basis and ensure that the Prep area is cleaned and sanitised at the end of every shift Food safety, ensuring food hygiene and Health and Safety policies are...

Posted 3 hours ago Cook / Chef

Macclesfield, Cheshire 

Woodlands Care Centre
  • Contract
  • £11.50 – £13.00 per hour

Woodlands Care Centre in Macclesfield is looking for a cook / chef to help plan and prepare 3 nutritious meals per day for 24 elderly residents. Experience of cooking in a commercial kitchen is highly desirable, although training will be provided. Experience of preparing meals for the elderly is also desirable, but training will be offered to the right candidate with the right "can do" attitude. Understanding...

Posted 23 hours ago Cook

Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire 

Riverside Care Home
  • Part Time
  • £13.00 per hour

Posted 23 hours ago Head cook

Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire 

Riverside Care Home
  • Part Time
  • £14.50 per hour

Posted 01 Feb 2026 Cook

Ely, Cambridgeshire 

The Firs Residential Care Home
  • Full Time
  • hourly paid
  • £12.50 – £14.00 per hour

We are looking for a cook who is passionate about his/her work to cook for elderly people. Good knowledge about allergies, modified diet, fortifiedmeals. Passion about cooking and baking. Has experience to working in samilar setting and has a food hygiene certificate.

Posted 31 Jan 2026 Chef

Fleetwood, Lancashire 

Care Concern Group Ltd
  • Part Time
  • £12.65

Chef Catering and Hospitality - Lakelands Lodge Care Home Contract:Part TimeSalary:£12.65 Per HourShift Type:DaysContracted hours:30 Set in the historic Victorian town of Fleetwood, Lakelands Lodge is a modern, purpose-built home offering residential, nursing, and dementia care for up to 78 residents. With stunning views over a tranquil boating lake and the Irish Sea, our location provides an inspiring...

Posted 31 Jan 2026 Head Chef

Penrith, Cumbria 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £16.60 to £17.20 per hour

As a Head Chef at HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything you do. It’s a quality that touches every part of life in our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Everyone who works here understands that our Residents are individuals, each with their own life stories – and by joining HC-One, you’ll have the opportunity to give something meaningful back to them through your care...

Posted 31 Jan 2026 Head Chef - Bank

Derby, Derbyshire 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £15.15 - £15.15

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 31 Jan 2026 Chef - Bank

Stamford, Lincolnshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • Up to £14.50 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 31 Jan 2026 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 31 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 31 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 31 Jan 2026 Second Chef - Bank - Care Home

Darlington, Durham 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £15.62 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 30 Jan 2026 Head Chef

Worthing, West Sussex 

Cinnamon Care Collection
  • Full Time
  • Plus Benefits
  • £45,000 per annum

Head Chef Up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience, plus company benefits Full Time Hours A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025! Awarded 'One of The UK’s Best Companies to Work For’ Newly opened Merriman Grange is a luxurious residential and dementia care home based in Worthing offering state-of-the-art facilities, which include 72 large ensuite bedrooms and 5 luxury care suites. The home also features...

Posted 30 Jan 2026 Chef

Godalming, Surrey 

Bridge House Care Home
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £14.23 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 30 Jan 2026 Assistant Chef

Norwich, Norfolk 

Dussindale Park Care Home
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £13.19 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 30 Jan 2026 Chef

Cranleigh, Surrey 

Cedar Court Care Home
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £14.50 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 30 Jan 2026 Chef

Chesham, Buckinghamshire 

Chesham Leys
  • Full Time
  • £15.45 per hour

Chef Location: Chesham Leys Pay rate: £15.45 Contracted hours: 40 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 to cook nutritious,...

Posted 30 Jan 2026 Chef

Gloucester, Gloucestershire 

Grace Care Centre
  • Full Time
  • £16.66 per hour

Chef Location: Thornbury, Gloucester Pay rate: £16.66 per hour (weekend and NVQ enhancements available) Contracted hours: 40 Hours per week- 7am-5pm or 8am-6pm 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?...

Posted 30 Jan 2026 Head Chef

Bedford, Bedfordshire 

Richmond Manor Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £42000.00 per annum

Be all you can be with Hamberley At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’. We're seeking a Head Chef to help us achieve our goals. As our Head chef, you will be leading, managing and be accountable for the kitchen team to achieve and maintain an exceptional dining experience for our residents. Joining us at Richmond Manor, our luxury care home that provides...

Posted 30 Jan 2026 Sous Chef

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

Edwalton Manor Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £14.86 per hour

Be all you can be with Hamberley At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’. We're seeking a Sous Chef to help us achieve our goals. As our chef, you’ll play a vital role in preparing meals tailored to the dietary needs and preferences of our residents. Ensuring every dish is made with love, supporting the health and happiness of those we care for. Joining...

Posted 30 Jan 2026 Care Home Sous Chef

West Byfleet, Surrey 

Charrington Manor Care Home
  • Full Time
  • Competitive

Be all you can be with Hamberley At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’. We're seeking a Sous Chef to help us achieve our goals. As our chef, you’ll play a vital role in preparing meals tailored to the dietary needs and preferences of our residents. Ensuring every dish is made with love, supporting the health and happiness of those we care for. Joining...

Posted 30 Jan 2026 Care Home Chef

Enfield, London 

Brookwater House Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £32800.00 per annum

Be all you can be with Hamberley At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’. We're seeking a Sous Chef to help us achieve our goals. As our chef, you’ll play a vital role in preparing meals tailored to the dietary needs and preferences of our residents. Ensuring every dish is made with love, supporting the health and happiness of those we care for. Joining...

Posted 30 Jan 2026 Assistant Chef

Manchester, Greater Manchester 

Regency Care Home
  • Full Time
  • 13.00 - 26.00 UKP per hour

Parklands Regency is a beautiful care home located in Whitefield, Bury. Acquired by Lovett Care Group in 2020, Parklands Regency offers?Residential,?Respite,?Dementia,?Nursing,?Palliative, for adults in bright, comfortable surroundings. High-quality, person-centred care forms the foundation of everything we do at Regency. Our highly trained and experienced team of professional carers are dedicated...

Posted 30 Jan 2026 Chef

Buckingham, Buckinghamshire 

Lent Rise House
  • Full Time
  • £15.45 per hour

Chef Location: Burnham, Slough, SL1 7NL Pay rate: £15.45 per hour Contracted hours: 40 hours per week, including alternative weekends. 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...

Posted 30 Jan 2026 Care Home Chef

Hindhead, Surrey 

Hindhead Place Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £39000.00 per annum

Be all you can be with Hamberley At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’. We're seeking a Sous Chef to help us achieve our goals. As our chef, you’ll play a vital role in preparing meals tailored to the dietary needs and preferences of our residents. Ensuring every dish is made with love, supporting the health and happiness of those we care for. Joining...

Posted 30 Jan 2026 Cook

Bicester, Oxfordshire 

Langford View
  • Full Time
  • £13.08 - £14.08 per hour

Cook Location: Langford View , Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 6EW Pay rate: £13.08, per hour (Weekend and NVQ enhancements available) Contracted hours: 15.5 hours per week Shift times: 7:00am - 4:00pm (Monday-Friday & Working 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...

Posted 30 Jan 2026 Chef

Bicester, Oxfordshire 

Langford View
  • Full Time
  • £15.64 - £16.64 per hour

Chef Location: Langford View Care Home, Bicester, Oxfordshire Pay rate: £15.64 per hour (plus weekend and NVQ enhancements available) Contracted hours: 44 Hours Per Week Shift Times: 6:30am -2:00pm various days of the week and every other weekend 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?...

Posted 30 Jan 2026 Head Cook

Market Drayton, Shropshire 

Hinstock Manor Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £15.24 – £15.25 per hour

Hinstock Manor - Head Cook What is it like to work at Springcare? Here is what one of our valued Cooks said- “It gives me a great sense of satisfaction to know that our residents enjoy home cooked food keeping a sense of familiarity in their lives”. We are a family run group of Residential and Nursing homes in Shropshire, Cheshire and The Wirral and we want you to join our Springcare family. We are...

Posted 30 Jan 2026 Chef

Cromer, Norfolk 

Halsey House
  • Full Time
  • £11.73 – £12.60 per hour

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us. Our Values and Behaviours Does the following describe you? A desire to provide a great customer service and support Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with...