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

Posted 23 hours ago Chef De Partie

Banstead, Surrey 

Signature Senior Lifestyle Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £15.00 - £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 Banstead. What Signature Offer From £15.00 per hour Shift times: 06:30 -14:30, 11:30 -19:30. Alternate weekends required. Full Time Day shifts available...

Posted 17 Jan 2026 Cook/Chef

Newton Abbot, Devon 

Coppelia House
  • Part Time
  • Plus other benefits
  • £14.75 – £15.00 per hour

Cook/Chef, Coppelia House - 24 hours per week, to include alternate weekends. £14.75, £15.00 per hour at weekends. Stirring up Joy, One Meal at a Time Ever dreamed of a job where your cooking does more than satisfy hunger - it uplifts spirits, sparks memories, and brings people together? Welcome to life as our Cook. This isn’t just any kitchen role. You’ll be part chef, part storyteller, part creator...

Posted 17 Jan 2026 Cook

Bridgwater, Somerset 

The Old Vicarage
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £12.70 - £13.00 per hour 4 weekly pay cycle
  • £12.70 – £13.00 per hour

We are looking for a cook to join our team at The Old Vicarage. We are a 25 bed Residential home for the elderly, located in a small village called Stockland Bristol, just outside of Bridgwater. The purpose of the role is to prepare, cook and serve nutritious, well-presented meals that meet the dietary needs, preferences and requirements for our residents, while maintaining the highest standards of...

Posted 17 Jan 2026 cook

Gloucester, Gloucestershire 

The Laurels
  • Part Time
  • hourly rate to be discussed
  • £12.50 – £13.50 per hour

JOB OPPORTUNITY! At The Laurels we have an opening for a part time cook to work alongside our fantastic team providing nutritous home cooked meals and fresh baked cakes for our lovely residents. Hours and rate of pay to be discussed. In house training will be provided.

Posted 17 Jan 2026 Care Home Cook

Halifax, West Yorkshire 

Lee Mount Care Home
  • Full Time

*We are currently looking for a full-time cook.* We are home registered for 25 people Hourly rates above the national average Candidates should have at least 1 year experience in care home environment. Ideally, the candidate should hold NVQ level 2 or be happy to work towards this. Ongoing training and development will be provided. To apply for this vacancy please forward your CV with contact telephone...

Posted 17 Jan 2026 Second Chef

Dartmouth, Devon 

Care Concern Group Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £13.00

Second Chef Catering and Hospitality - The Fleet Care Home Contract:Full TimeSalary:£13.00 Per HourShift Type:DaysContracted hours:30 - 40 hrs per week We are looking for a skilled Second Chef to join our care home team, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring our residents enjoy high-quality, well-balanced meals every day. What we offer: £13.00 per hour Enhanced rate for overtime & Bank Holidays...

Posted 17 Jan 2026 Head Chef

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire 

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 17 Jan 2026 Head Chef

Coalville, Leicestershire 

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 17 Jan 2026 Sous Chef - Bank

Braintree, Essex 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £13.50 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 17 Jan 2026 Chef de Partie - Bank

Addlestone, Surrey 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £15.05 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 16 Jan 2026 Sous Chef

Reading, Berkshire 

Signature Senior Lifestyle Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £16.50 - £18.50 per hour

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 Caversham. What Signature Offer From £16.50 per hour Full time shifts available Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service Workplace pension Free meals...

Posted 16 Jan 2026 Cook

Brigg, North Lincolnshire 

Wrawby Hall
  • Full Time
  • 4-weekly pay cycle
  • £13.50 per hour

Posted 16 Jan 2026 Assistant Cook

Basingstoke, Hampshire 

Oak Lodge
  • Part Time
  • £14.50 per hour

Posted 16 Jan 2026 Sous Chef

Royston, Hertfordshire 

Quantum Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £15.55 - 16.55 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. Sous Chef Full time – 37 hours per week, alternate weekends required...

Posted 16 Jan 2026 Sous Chef

Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire 

Quantum Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £16.33 - 17.33 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 16 Jan 2026 Deputy Chef Manager

Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire 

Quantum Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £13.47 - 13.97 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 16 Jan 2026 HEAD CHEF

Bushey, Hertfordshire 

Quantum Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £22.05 - 23.05 per hour

Quantum Care is dedicated to enhancing the lives of older individuals and their families through our specialized residential, dementia, and day care services. With purpose-built care homes across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Essex, we prioritize independence and quality of life for our residents while valuing our staff as essential to our mission. Full Time 37 hours per week Weekdays & alternative...

Posted 16 Jan 2026 Assistant Chef

Leeds, West Yorkshire 

Willow Bank Nursing Home
  • Part Time
  • £13.00 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 16 Jan 2026 Assistant Chef

Ossett, West Yorkshire 

Croft House Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £12.72 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 16 Jan 2026 Chef

Wantage, Oxfordshire 

Stirlings
  • Full Time
  • £15.64 - £16.64 per hour

Chef Location: Stirlings Care Home, Wantage, Oxfordshire Pay Rate: £15.64 Per Hour (NVQ & Weekend Enhancements Available) Contracted Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week Shift Pattern: 07:00am - 2:30pm Monday to Friday and working alternate 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...

Posted 16 Jan 2026 Head Chef

Redbridge, London 

Chestnut Manor Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £35k - 40k per year

Head Chef – Wanstead, East London Location: Chestnut Manor Care Home, 63 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, London, E11 2PR Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum. Dependent on experience and qualifications Hours: 40 hours per week Shifts: 7:00am to 5:30pm, shifts across Monday to Sunday, working 4 days over 7 Job type: Permanent Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate...

Posted 16 Jan 2026 Cook / Chef

Farnborough, Hampshire 

Knellwood
  • Full Time
  • £16.00 – £17.00 per hour

About the Care home The home is a War Memorial Care Home with an 80-year legacy, and is hosted in splendid, beautiful grounds. It is a 51 bedded Residential and Nursing Care Home. The Role The company are actively looking to appoint a Chef, with extensive experience, and a passion for managing and cooking for all the home’s residents and staff. The current catering service for 51 residents and staff.....

Posted 16 Jan 2026 Chef Bank

Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset 

Care Concern Group Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £12.21

Chef Bank Catering and Hospitality - Clarence Park Care Home Contract:BankSalary:£12.21 Per HourShift Type:DaysContracted hours:0 Clarence Park Residential & Nursing Care Home in Weston-super-Mare offers compassionate short- and long-term care for up to 40 residents, including recovery, nursing, and palliative support. We’re looking for a skilled Chef to join our care home team, where you’ll play...

Posted 16 Jan 2026 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 Jan 2026 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 Jan 2026 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 Jan 2026 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 Jan 2026 Head Chef

Hampton, London 

Care Concern Group Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £35,000

Head Chef Catering and Hospitality - Hampton Care Home Contract:Full TimeSalary:£35,000 Per AnnumShift Type:DaysContracted hours:40 Hampton Care Home is a spacious, purpose-built home in the London suburb of Hampton, providing high-quality nursing, dementia, palliative and short-term care for up to 76 residents. Set across three floors with generous ensuite bedrooms, dedicated staff teams and secure...

Posted 16 Jan 2026 Chef

Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire 

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 16 Jan 2026 Sous Chef - Bank

Gravesend, Kent 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £14.81 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...