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

Posted 1 hour ago Head Chef

Swanley, Kent 

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

Head Chef Up to £45,000 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’ Currently, we are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the legal right to work in the UK Emerson Park is a luxurious Care Village situated in Hextable, near Swanley. This stunning care village comprises...

Posted 2 hours ago Head Chef

Chichester, West Sussex 

Cinnamon Care Collection
  • Full Time
  • Plus Benefits
  • £40,000 per annum

Head Chef £40,000 per annum plus company benefits Full Time - Sociable Hours! A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025! Awarded 'One of the UK’s Best Companies to Work For’ Lakeview Grange is a luxurious 55 bedded residential and dementia care home based in Chichester, West Sussex. At Cinnamon we like to understand what our residents enjoy. That’s why our chefs visit all residents when they move into their new...

Posted 5 hours ago Chef Manager

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire 

Quantum Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £17.97 - 18.47 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. Chef Manager – Full-Time (37 Hours per Week) Schedule: Weekdays + Alternate...

Posted 8 hours ago 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 8 hours ago 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 10 hours ago Chef - Bank

Chester le Street, Durham 

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? This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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,...

Posted 10 hours ago Peripatetic Chef

Rayleigh, Essex 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £17.00 per hour

Are you a qualified Chef looking for more of a work life balance whilst looking for an opportunity to make what you do matter? We are currently looking for a Peripatetic Chef to join the Barchester family to help support our care homes in and around our the region. Great opportunity to help support several teams and homes in delivering high quality fresh food. Here at the Barchester family, we work...

Posted 10 hours ago Second Chef - Care Home

Wimborne Minster, Dorset 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £17.41 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 15 hours ago Head Chef

Oxford, Oxfordshire 

Chawley Grove Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £50000 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 Chawley Grove, our luxury care home that provides...

Posted 16 hours ago COOK

Bolton, Greater Manchester 

Hazelbrook Christian Nursing Home
  • Contract
  • Will discuss during interview
  • £13.00 per hour

Posted 22 hours ago Chef

Manchester, Greater Manchester 

Four Oaks Nursing Home
  • Full Time
  • £15.50 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 19 Mar 2026 Cook

Birmingham, West Midlands 

Orchard Blythe
  • Part Time
  • £13.00 per hour

Posted 19 Mar 2026 Chef De Partie

Islington, London 

Signature Senior Lifestyle Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £14.45- £17.50 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 Highgate. What Signature Offer From £14.45 per hour Shift times: 07:00-20:00. Alternate weekends required. Full time Day shifts available Up to 30 days...

Posted 19 Mar 2026 Chef

Weymouth, Dorset 

Kingsley Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £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 19 Mar 2026 Cook

Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex 

Crowstone House
  • Part Time
  • £13.50 per hour

Posted 19 Mar 2026 Cook/Chef - Moretonhampstead

Newton Abbot, Devon 

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

Cook/Chef, Moretonhampstead - Full-time (40 hours per week) or part-time (16 Hours per week) available, to include alternate weekends. £15.25 per hour from April (current rate £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...

Posted 19 Mar 2026 Cook

Brigg, North Lincolnshire 

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

Posted 19 Mar 2026 Assistant Chef

East Boldon, 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 19 Mar 2026 Head Chef

Lincoln, 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 19 Mar 2026 Chef de Partie - Bank

Wandsworth, London 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £16.80 per hour

Package Description: Shift Details: Early / late 07h00 - 15h00 / 11h30 - 20h00 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....

Posted 19 Mar 2026 Regional Bank Chef

Bourne, Lincolnshire 

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 and around the region. Working days only with the chance to work flexible hours as well as multiple locations. You will also have the...

Posted 19 Mar 2026 Peripatetic Chef

Waterlooville, Hampshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £19.00 per hour + mileage

Are you a qualified Chef looking for more of a work life balance whilst looking for an opportunity to make what you do matter? We are currently looking for a Peripatetic Chef to join the Barchester family to help support our care homes in and around our the region. Great opportunity to help support several teams and homes in delivering high quality fresh food. Here at the Barchester family, we work...

Posted 19 Mar 2026 Second Chef - Care Home

Wallingford, Oxfordshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £16.00 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 19 Mar 2026 Head Chef - Care Home

Guildford, Surrey 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • Up to £45,000.00 per annum

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 19 Mar 2026 Peripatetic Chef

Eastleigh, Hampshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £19.00

Are you a qualified Chef looking for more of a work life balance whilst looking for an opportunity to make what you do matter? We are currently looking for a Peripatetic Chef to join the Barchester family to help support our care homes in and around our the region. Great opportunity to help support several teams and homes in delivering high quality fresh food. Here at the Barchester family, we work...

Posted 19 Mar 2026 Second Chef - Care Home

Wimborne Minster, Dorset 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £17.41 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 18 Mar 2026 Head Chef

Norwich, Norfolk 

Kingsley Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £16.00 per hour

About the role As a Head Chef, you will play a crucial role in providing nutritious and well-balanced meals for residents while ensuring a high standard of culinary excellence. You will be responsible for managing the kitchen staff, overseeing food preparation, menu planning, and maintaining compliance with relevant health and safety regulations. In addition to cultivating a positive dining atmosphere...

Posted 18 Mar 2026 Chef De Partie

Reading, Berkshire 

Signature Senior Lifestyle Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £14.00 - £16.00 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 Caversham. What Signature Offer From £14.00 per hour Shift times: 07:00-15:00, 07:00-19:00 and 11:00-19:00. Alternate weekends required. Full time Night...

Posted 18 Mar 2026 Care Home Chef (Bank)

Braintree, Essex 

Riverdale Care Home
  • Part Time
  • £14 per hour

Care Home Chef (Bank) – Braintree, Essex Location: Riverdale Care Home, 65 Duggars Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1BA Hourly rate: £14.00 per hour Hours: Zero hour contract Shifts: to be discussed at interview Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate We are looking for a compassionate and caring Chef (bank) to join our family at Riverdale Care Home. We are...

Posted 18 Mar 2026 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,...