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

Posted 45 minutes ago Peripatetic Chef

Marlborough, Wiltshire 

Coombe End Court
  • Full Time
  • £34000 per hour

Peripatetic Chef Location: Wiltshire and Gloucestershire – Regional Travel Pay rate: £34,000 Contracted hours: 37.5 hrs, five days a week weekend working will be required - the more flexibility on days the better Are you an experienced chef / cook/ commis chef that takes pride in your work? Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours? We are looking for enthusiastic...

Posted 1 hour ago Cook

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire 

Maun View
  • Part Time
  • £13.00 per hour

Posted 6 hours ago Chef

Buckhurst Hill, Essex 

Forest Place
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £17.00 per hour
  • £17.00

Chef – £17 per hour Location: Forest Place Hours: Full-time / Part-time available Are you passionate about creating nutritious, delicious meals that make a real difference in people’s lives? We are looking for an experienced Chef to join our dedicated team and provide high-quality meals for our residents. What We Offer Competitive pay: £17 per hour Supportive working environment Opportunities for...

Posted 6 hours ago Cook

Hitchin, Hertfordshire 

Highbury Rise
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £12.25 – £14.75 per hour

Highbury Rise is a small 22 bedroom care home in Hitchin focussed on providing a homely environment and person centred care. Highbury is one of three homes in the Hertfordshire area and part of the Benslow care home group. Steve McQuinn formed the Benslow group in 1982 with his wife Sue. We know the heart of delivery of great care is developing a great team and the cook is integral to this team. For...

Posted 6 hours ago Cook (Part-Time)

Wantage, Oxfordshire 

Framland
  • Part Time
  • 12.88
  • £12.88 per hour

Cook (Weekends) We currently have an opportunity for a skilled individual who will support our Catering Team in our residential care home for older people in Wantage, Oxford. This role is ideal for a candidate who has experience as a cook and would ideally like a role that both supports the Catering Manager or a kitchen assistant who is looking for the next step-up and build on their experience. Our...

Posted 6 hours ago Residential Care Home Cook

Christchurch, Dorset 

Avon Lee Lodge
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £11.50 – £14.00 per hour

Job description Do you enjoy hospitality but do not like the unsociable hours? Do you wish to develop and hone your kitchen management skills? Would you like to be involved with seasonal menu plans using high quality ingredients? Do you enjoy high levels of autonomy at work, and do you enjoy learning and improving yourself? Do you enjoy engaging with the elderly and improving peoples lives? If so...

Posted 24 hours ago Assistant Chef

Barnsley, South Yorkshire 

Water Royd House Nursing Home
  • Full Time
  • £12.90 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 08 Feb 2026 Cook

Derby, Derbyshire 

The Yews Residential Home
  • Part Time
  • N/A
  • £15,000 – £16,000 per annum

Looking for an experienced cook to work in a busy small care home based in Alvaston, must have level 3 food hygiene certificate, preferably experience in elderly care needs and traditional dishes

Posted 08 Feb 2026 Assistant Chef - Bank

Brighton, East Sussex 

Bupa Care Homes
  • Full Time
  • None

Job Description: . 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 to join the team and help deliver an excellent dining experience for our residents.You'll help us make health happen by: Using your passion for cooking and fresh ingredients to create varied and nutritional menus in line with dietary needs...

Posted 07 Feb 2026 Second Chef Bank

Ely, Cambridgeshire 

Care UK Careers
  • Temporary / Cover
  • £16.99 per hour
  • £16.99 per hour

Set in the picturesque Cambridgeshire countryside, nestled in the charming village of Fordham near Chippenham, Waterhouse Manor offers exceptional residential, dementia and respite care in elegant, purpose-built surroundings Designed for comfort and connection, residents enjoy leisure time the way they choose. Whether that is having cake and coffee with friends in our stylish lounges, enjoying a quiet...

Posted 07 Feb 2026 Cook - bank position

Ferryhill, Durham 

Tenlands Care Home
  • Temporary / Cover
  • depend on experience
  • £12.55 per hour

Reporting to the Home Manager, the Cook is responsible for ensuring a high quality of food service and meal preparation within the home. The Cook will be working closely with the other service teams ensuring the highest service standards are achieved. Job Requirements Leadership and Management Assist the Kitchen Assistants with all regulatory and statutory requirements are met and company policies...

Posted 07 Feb 2026 Head Chef

Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire 

Falcon House
  • Full Time
  • £13.00 – £16.00 per hour

About Us Falcon House Care Home is a well-established, family-run residential home that has been providing high-quality care for over 35 years. We pride ourselves on offering a warm, homely environment where residents enjoy freshly prepared, nutritious meals every day. We are now looking for a dedicated and passionate Head Chef to join our team and lead the kitchen operations. Key Responsibilities...

Posted 07 Feb 2026 Cook

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

Park House Nursing Home
  • Full Time
  • .
  • £14.49 – £14.50 per hour

Park House Bulwell - Head Chef - 40 hours 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 and we want you to join our Springcare family here at Ringway Mews. We are proud...

Posted 07 Feb 2026 Cook (Fridays & Saturdays)

Worthing, West Sussex 

Koinonia Christian Care Home
  • Part Time
  • Weekend rate: £12.94 p/h
  • £12.21 per hour

Cook (Fridays & Saturdays) We currently have an opportunity for a skilled individual who will support our Catering Team in our residential care home for older people in Worthing, West Sussex. This role is ideal for a candidate who has experience as a cook and would ideally like a role that both supports the Catering Manager or a kitchen assistant who is looking for the next step up and build on their...

Posted 07 Feb 2026 Cook (Alternate weekend)

Harrogate, North Yorkshire 

Emmaus House
  • Part Time
  • 13.87
  • £13.87 per hour

Cook (Alternate weekend) We currently have a wonderful opportunity for a skilled individual who will support our Catering Team in our residential care home for older people in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. This role is ideal for a candidate who has experience as a cook and would ideally like a role that both supports the Catering Manager or a kitchen assistant who is looking for the next step up and...

Posted 07 Feb 2026 BANK CHEF

Reigate, Surrey 

Eversfield
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £13.21 per hour

Elizabeth Finn is a leading care provider providing exceptional care throughout our nine prestigious care homes. We value the wonderful contribution all of staff make to our business and our ethos is to place people at heart of everything we do and our residents. We are owned by the charity Turn2Us who are a leading poverty charity Eversfield Care Home, CQC rated overall good, seeks to recruit to...

Posted 07 Feb 2026 Head Chef

Watlington, Oxfordshire 

Aria Care
  • Full Time
  • 39343.72

About the Home Huntercombe Hall Nursing Home, Henley on Thames, RG9 5SE 42 Bedded Residential and Nursing Home CQC Rating - Good About the role Head Chef 40hr per week - 7am-5.30pm (including working every other weekend) £39,343.72pa 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...

Posted 07 Feb 2026 Chef

Manchester, Greater Manchester 

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 07 Feb 2026 Head Chef

Devizes, Wiltshire 

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 07 Feb 2026 Chef

Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester 

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. This role includes a £500 welcome bonus. About You You...

Posted 07 Feb 2026 Assistant Chef

Chelmsford, Essex 

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 07 Feb 2026 Chef

Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £15.45 to £16.05 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. This role includes a £1,000 welcome bonus. About You...

Posted 07 Feb 2026 Sous Chef - Bank

Sidcup, London 

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 07 Feb 2026 Sous Chef

Addlestone, Surrey 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £16.55 - £16.55

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 07 Feb 2026 Sous Chef

Bristol 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £14.90 - £14.90

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 07 Feb 2026 Sous Chef - Bank

Farnborough, Hampshire 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £18 - £18

Package Description: Shift Details: 06:30 - 17:30 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 07 Feb 2026 Chef - Bank

Uckfield, East Sussex 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £14.24 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 07 Feb 2026 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 07 Feb 2026 Second Chef - Bank - Care Home

Ashford, Kent 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £16.55 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 07 Feb 2026 Second Chef - Bank - Care Home

Fareham, Hampshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £15.95 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...