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

Posted 28 minutes ago Second Chef

Saffron Walden, Essex 

Care UK Careers
  • Full Time
  • Hourly
  • £15.50 per hour

Our new care home in Saffron Walden opens its doors in February 2026. At Care UK's Bailey Lodge in Saffron Walden, providing the highest standard of care for residents will be at the heart of what we do. As part of our friendly team, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career and the support to go far. Our team will work in a luxury, purpose-built home in warm and welcoming surroundings. We'll...

Posted 31 minutes ago Weekend Chef - Care home, Ickenham

Uxbridge, London 

Woodlands Care Home
  • Part Time
  • ACCORDING TO EXPERIENCE

POSITION: WEEKEND CHEF A family run care-home caring for 19 residents with Dementia. SATURDAY: 08:00 – 15:00 SUNDAY: 08:00 – 15:00 RESPONSIBLE TO: The Kitchen Manager / Registered Home Manager As a Weekend Chef you'll be asked to support with; - Food Preparation, following meal specs and menu plans - Delivering Good Quality Cuisine & Safe Service - Temperature recording - Cooking a variety of menus...

Posted 2 hours ago Bank Chef

Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire 

Care Concern Group Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £14.56

Bank Chef Catering and Hospitality - White House Care Home Contract:BankSalary:£14.56 Per HourShift Type:DaysContracted hours:Bank A purpose-built, luxury care home positioned within the quiet residential area of Letchworth Garden City. We provide Residential, Nursing, Respite and Dementia care for 50-residents. We’re looking for a skilled Chef to join our care home team, where you’ll play a key role...

Posted 2 hours ago Assistant Chef

Gateshead, 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 2 hours ago Head Chef

Wetherby, West Yorkshire 

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 2 hours ago Chef - Bank

Salisbury, Wiltshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £15.72 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 2 hours ago Second Chef - Care Home

Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £17.00 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 2 hours ago Chef - Bank

Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £18.00 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 2 hours ago Second Chef - Care Home

Ashford, Surrey 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • Up to £16.77 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 2 hours ago Assistant Chef

Midhurst, West Sussex 

Bupa Care Homes
  • Full Time
  • None

Job Description: Assistant Chef Pendean Care Home, Off Oaklands Lane, West Lavington, Midhurst GU29 0ES 30 Hour Contract Plus £1,000 Starter Bonus!£13.04 Per Hour - 8am-6.30pmWe make health happenHere at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. . They are passionate about all things food and take great pride in each dish they prepare. We are looking for an equally passionate Assistant Chef...

Posted 14 hours ago Assistant Chef

Sale, Greater Manchester 

Ashlands Manor Care Home
  • Full Time
  • 12.40 - 28.80 UKP per hour

Ashlands Manor is a purpose-built care home facility in Sale, South Manchester. The home is registered to provide care to 57 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, comfort and care. The home is rated GOOD in all domains by CQC. We provide the highest standards...

Posted 14 hours ago Chef (Bank)

Belper, Derbyshire 

Kilburn Care Home
  • Part Time
  • £12.81 per hour
  • £12.81 per hour

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community? Do you enjoy cooking and have experience? Are you able to work alongside residents in a Care Home to cater for their meals? What does the job role involve? The role includes but is not limited to: To control and monitor the progress of assistants and trainees and inform the Head Chef accordingly of any training required....

Posted 15 hours ago Cook

Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex 

Crowstone House
  • Part Time
  • £13.00 per hour

Posted 17 hours ago Chef De Partie

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire 

Connaught Care Group
  • Part Time
  • Plus Benefits
  • £17.08 per hour

Posted 18 hours ago Cook

Wincanton, Somerset 

Elliscombe House
  • Full Time
  • To be discussed

Posted 20 hours ago Regional Head Chef

Benfleet, Essex 

Runwood Homes Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £17.00 per hour
  • £17.00 per hour

Regional Head Chef To cover a cluster of homes in Essex & Hertfordshire Hours per week: 40 Hours (5 days) Salary: £17 an hour About the role: We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Regional Head Chef to join our Hospitality team. You will work alongside our Regional Support Chef & Group Hospitality Manager to support kitchen operations across multiple care home sites within a region/ cluster,...

Posted 21 Jan 2026 COOK

Tamworth, Staffordshire 

Linden Care Homes Ltd
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £12.55 – £13.84 per hour

Join Our Team at Linden Lodge Nursing Home – Cook Position Available Location: Linden Lodge Nursing Home, Warton, North Warwickshire (B79 0JR), near the village of Polesworth We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Cook to join our friendly Kitchen Team at Linden Lodge Nursing Home. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of our residents by preparing nutritious,...

Posted 21 Jan 2026 Chef

Hinckley, Leicestershire 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £13.87 - £14.47 per hour
  • £13.87 – £14.47

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 21 Jan 2026 Sous Chef

Gravesend, Kent 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £14.00 per hour
  • £14.00 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 21 Jan 2026 Sous Chef

Northampton, Northamptonshire 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Part Time
  • £13.00 per hour
  • £13.00 per hour

Package Description: Shift Details: 7 am-5.30 pm 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 21 Jan 2026 Sous Chef - Bank

Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £12.35 per hour
  • £12.35 per hour

Package Description: Shift Details: 7.00 am-300 pm 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 21 Jan 2026 Regional Bank Chef

Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire 

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 21 Jan 2026 Chef - Bank

Oxted, Surrey 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £18.48 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 21 Jan 2026 Chef - Bank

Wymondham, Norfolk 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £15.48 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 21 Jan 2026 Chef Manager

Wembley, London 

Bupa Care Homes
  • Full Time
  • £30,055 - £36,212 per annum

Job Description: Chef Manager Middlesex Manor Care Home, 119 Harrow Road, Middlesex, Wembley, HA9 6DQ CQC rating: Good Salary: £30,055 - £36,212 per annum depending on experience Perm contract - 40 hours per week 06:30 - 17:00 (may be adjusted to suit the needs of the home) Welcome bonus: £1000** We make health happen Here at Bupa, we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated...

Posted 20 Jan 2026 Cook

Gloucester, Gloucestershire 

Millbrook Lodge
  • Full Time
  • £13.17 per hour

Cook Location: Brockworth Pay rate: £13.17ph Monday-Friday, £14.17ph weekends Contracted hours: 36 hours per week Shift pattern: 7am-4pm 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 recruiting for a Cook to join our passionate, hard-working...

Posted 20 Jan 2026 Cook

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire 

Windsor Street Care Centre
  • Full Time
  • £13.17 per hour

Cook Location: Cheltenham Pay rate: £13.17ph Mon - Fri, £14.17ph weekends Contracted hours: 36 hours per week 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 recruiting for a Cook to join our passionate, hard-working and friendly catering...

Posted 20 Jan 2026 Chef

Weymouth, Dorset 

Kingsley Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £14.00 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 20 Jan 2026 Assistant Chef

Salford, Greater Manchester 

Bridgewater Manor Care Home
  • Full Time
  • 12.40 - 24.80 UKP per hour

Bridgewater Manor is a purpose-built care home facility in the popular location of Worsley Village, Salford. The home is registered to provide care to 71 residents who have a variety of care needs including residential and nursing. The home meets all CQC requirements and provides the highest of safety, comfort and care to residents. The home reflects the New Care vision of providing the highest standards...

Posted 20 Jan 2026 COOK

Beckenham, London 

Oak Lodge Care Home
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • 0

We have a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Chef/Cook. Do you love being in a care setting, providing healthy balanced cuisine for the elerdy?