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

Posted 10 hours ago Cook / Chef

Leicester, Leicestershire 

London Road Specialist Nursing Home
  • Full Time
  • Starting at £12.21 per hour depending on experience.
  • £12.21 per hour

Mauricare Homes are seeking an individual passionate about cooking, to provide delicious and nutritious meals for our lovely residents at London Road Specialist Nursing Home. Key Responsibilities: Ensuring the food preparation areas are clean and hygienic Washing utensils and dishes and making sure they are stored appropriately Sorting, storing and distributing ingredients Washing, peeling, chopping,...

Posted 10 hours ago Cook

Great Dunmow, Essex 

Bings Hall
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • Up to £13.50 per hour (depending on experience)

We seek a compassionate and caring Cook to join our family at Bings Hall. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, have a can-do attitude, and will treat the people we support with care, compassion, and respect. If you want to make a difference in the lives of our elderly residents, apply today. About the role: • Prepare hot and cold meals for residents...

Posted 10 hours ago Part Time Chef

Chippenham, Wiltshire 

The Priory
  • Part Time
  • TBA
  • £11.44 – £13.00 per hour

The Priory Care home located in Chippenham prides itself with a 5-star Food Hygiene rating. We are an elderly care home and believe in delivering 5 star service to our residents. We have an exciting opening for a part time chef to work weekends 7am – 2pm preparing and serving great tasty appetising food, whilst maintaining highest standards of cleanliness, health and safety as per company policy....

Posted 12 hours ago Sous Chef

Windlesham, Surrey 

Aria Care
  • Full Time
  • £14.60 per hour
  • £14.60 per hour

About the Home Dormy House, Ridgemount Road, Sunningdale, Berkshire, SL5 9RL 88 Bedded Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Palliative Care Home About the role Sous Chef 40hrs per week - 7am-3pm and 9.30am-6.30pm including every other weekend £14.60ph 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...

Posted 12 hours ago Chef de Partie - Bank

Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £15.50 to £16.00 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 Head Chef

Derby, Derbyshire 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £16.00 - £16.00

Package Description: Shift Details: Monday- Sunday on a rostered basis, days between 0700-1830 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...

Posted 12 hours ago Head Chef - Bank

Solihull, West Midlands 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £16.38 - £16.38

Package Description: Shift details; flexible 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...

Posted 12 hours ago Head Chef - Care Home

Sittingbourne, Kent 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £18.37 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! Your Benefits and Rewards Working days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a week Rewarding Excellence' bonus where you will be financially rewarded up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection...

Posted 12 hours ago Assistant Chef

Oxford, Oxfordshire 

Bupa Care Homes
  • Full Time
  • £13.39 - £14.90 per hour

Job Description: Assistant Chef / 2nd Chef Green Gates Care Home, 2 Hernes Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7PT CQC rating: Good Salary : £13.39 - £14.90 per hour / depending on experience Perm Contract - 40 hours on days Welcome bonus £1000* Green Gates offers residential, nursing, palliative, post-operative and respite care as well as support for adults with long term conditions. The home also offers...

Posted 12 hours ago Chef Manager

Harpenden, Hertfordshire 

Bupa Care Homes
  • Full Time
  • £29,931.20 - £37,024 depending on experience

Job Description: Chef Manager Field House Care Home 8 Townsend Road, Harpenden AL5 4BQ Salary: £29,931.20 - £37,024 depending on experience + £2000 annual bonus* Permanent full time position Welcome bonus: £1000** We make health happen Here at Bupa, we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice...

Posted 21 hours ago Head Chef - 12 Month FTC

Barnet, London 

Carlton Court Care Home
  • Full Time
  • Competitive Salary
  • £40,000 – £44,000 per annum

At TLC Care, our focus is quality of life and our approach to specialised nursing, residential and dementia care is, we believe, second to none, with dedicated highly-trained carers and nurses on hand 24 hours a day to provide assistance to meet the needs and wishes of each individual resident. TLC Care have care homes across London, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Surrey. TLC Care have a fantastic...

Posted 23 hours ago Weekend cook

Hitchin, Hertfordshire 

Highbury Rise
  • Part Time
  • EAP, Yr end bonus, pension, store discounts, development
  • £12.75 – £14.75 per hour

Highbury Rise is a small 22 bed residential care home for older people including those with a dementia diagnosis. We believe in creating comfort and a home away from home for the people residing there and are looking for an alternate weekend cook to compliment our team. We believe in providing choice and healthy, fresh cooked meals. If you would like to join our team and have experience as a cook,...

Posted 14 Jan 2026 Chef

Great Yarmouth, Norfolk 

Kingsley Healthcare Group
  • Part Time
  • £12.60 per hour

About the role As a Chef, you will be responsible for the planning and provision of daily nutritious meals for all our residents while ensuring the food you purchase is fresh and within budget. In addition, you will ensure all health and safety and environmental standards are achieved and maintained. You must be a team player who will inspire and motivate your team. Reports to: Home Manager Key duties...

Posted 14 Jan 2026 Cook - Bank

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

Jubilee Court Care Home with Nursing
  • Temporary / Cover
  • £13.00 per hour

Posted 14 Jan 2026 General Assistant

Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire 

Whitchurch House
  • Part Time
  • per hour
  • £12.50 – £13.00 per hour

We are looking for additional housekeeping/cook/laundry staff to help provide cover when required. We are based in Ross on Wye, please check if our location is convenient for you.

Posted 14 Jan 2026 Sous Chef

Haslemere, Surrey 

Aria Care
  • Full Time
  • £14.50 per hour
  • £14.50 per hour

About the Home: Chestnut View Care Home, Lion Green, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1LA 60-bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home About the role Sous Chef Full Time - 40 hours per week - working 4 days per week between 7am - 5.30pm Alternate weekends required Previous experience in a care home desirable £14.50 per hour What will Aria Care offer you? Blue Light Discount Card Holiday & days out discounts...

Posted 14 Jan 2026 Assistant Chef

St Helens, Merseyside 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £13.25 to £13.60 per hour

HC-One are looking for an Assistant Chef with at least a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and great understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points. Beyond that, it’s all about your brilliant, positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. You’ll be organised and meet deadlines, present your food attractively and have a knack for following recipes perfectly. And, whenever you...

Posted 14 Jan 2026 Chef

Coventry, West Midlands 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £13.87 to £14.47 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 14 Jan 2026 Head Chef

St Helens, Merseyside 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £15.35 to £15.95 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 14 Jan 2026 Head Chef

Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £15.01 to £15.61 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 14 Jan 2026 Assistant Chef

Sunderland, Tyne & Wear 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £12.92 to £13.27 per hour

HC-One are looking for an Assistant Chef with at least a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and great understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points. Beyond that, it’s all about your brilliant, positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. You’ll be organised and meet deadlines, present your food attractively and have a knack for following recipes perfectly. And, whenever you...

Posted 14 Jan 2026 Chef

Birmingham, West Midlands 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £13.87 to £14.47 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 14 Jan 2026 Chef

Holmfirth, West Yorkshire 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £14.20 to £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 14 Jan 2026 Regional Chef Manager - South

Virginia Water, Surrey 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £42,500 per annum

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 14 Jan 2026 Regional Bank Chef - South Region

Virginia Water, Surrey 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £17.43 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 13 Jan 2026 Cook - Part Time

Romsey, Hampshire 

Woodley Grange
  • Part Time
  • £13.66 - 13.66 per hour

Cook (Part-time) 22 hours per week (11-hour shifts, 2 days per week on a 4 week rota) 7am – 6pm £13.66 Woodley Grange - Romsey, Hampshire We are currently looking for a Cook to join our Care home based in a family-run care home in Romsey. What’s on Offer? Competitive rates of pay and benefits Paid breaks; 5.6 weeks holiday a year pro rata (including bank holidays) The Peoples Pension Scheme Induction...

Posted 13 Jan 2026 Chef

Banstead, Surrey 

Belvedere House
  • Full Time
  • £18.68 per hour

Posted 13 Jan 2026 Chef

Altrincham, Greater Manchester 

Timperley Nursing Home
  • Full Time
  • £15.00 per hour
  • £15.00 per hour

About the role As a Chef, you will be responsible for the planning and provision of daily nutritious meals for all our residents while ensuring the food you purchase is fresh and within budget. In addition, you will ensure all health and safety and environmental standards are achieved and maintained. You must be a team player who will inspire and motivate your team. Reports to: Home Manager Key duties...

Posted 13 Jan 2026 Cook

Gloucester, Gloucestershire 

Avalon Residential Home
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • 250
  • £11.50 – £250.00 per hour

We are currently looking for an experienced Chef/Cook to join our team. Avalon is a 20-bed residential home that supports older people with physical and mental health issues such as Alzheimer's and Dementia. The home is central to Gloucester City with good transport links close to the home. Avalon is rated overall 'Good' by the CQC.

Posted 13 Jan 2026 Sous Chef

Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex 

Aria Care
  • Full Time
  • £13.75 per hour
  • £13.75 per hour

About the Home Southlands Place, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2HJ 71-bedded Nursing, Dementia and Residential care Home CQC Rating - Good About the role Sous Chef Part-time - 20 hours per week - usual shifts will be 7am-5pm - however, needs to be flexible depending on business requirements Weekend work is required £13.75 per hour What will Aria Care Offer you? Blue Light Discount Card Holiday...