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

Posted 12 hours ago Regional Head Chef

Benfleet, Essex 

Runwood Homes Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £17.00 per hour

Posted 13 hours ago Chef

Oldbury, West Midlands 

Superior Care (Midlands) Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £15.10 – £15.75 per hour

Posted 13 hours ago Assistant Chef

Barnsley, South Yorkshire 

Water Royd House Nursing Home
  • Full Time or Part 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 16 hours ago Chef

Great Yarmouth, Norfolk 

Kingsley Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £16.00 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 17 hours ago Chef

Bognor Regis, West Sussex 

Arun Lodge Residential Care Home
  • Part Time
  • From £14.48 per hour & staff incentive scheme

Posted 18 hours ago Head Chef

Enfield, London 

Signature Senior Lifestyle Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £44,000 - £46,000 + benefits

Take charge of our superbly-equipped kitchen, and bring your passion, flair and experience to create amazing menus which inspire our team and delight our diners! Join Signature Senior Lifestyle as the Head Chef at our luxury care and nursing home in Enfield. What Signature Offer Up to £46,000 per annum Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service Workplace pension...

Posted 18 hours ago Chef

Taunton, Somerset 

Dunkirk Memorial House
  • Full Time
  • 14.74 per hour (includes market supplement)

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Chef to join our team at Dunkirk Memorial House. This is an opportunity to use your culinary skills to provide high-quality dining experiences for those who have served in the Armed Forces. This role offers 35 hours per week, with five seven hour shifts per week between 07:00 – 14:00; 09:00 – 16:00 or 11:00 – 18:00. Salary between £14.74 (including market...

Posted 19 hours ago 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 21 hours ago Cook

Seaford, East Sussex 

Seaford Family Care
  • Part Time
  • £12.50 – £14.00 per hour

Job Title: Care Home Cook Main Duties: Prepare and cook nutritious meals for residents, considering dietary requirements and preferences. Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety at all times. Ensure kitchen cleanliness and organisation. Record food temperatures and safety checks as required. Manage stock and order supplies as needed. Work collaboratively with care staff and management....

Posted 21 hours ago 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 23 hours ago Chef

Honiton, Devon 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £16.40 to £17.00 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 23 hours ago Head Chef

Northwich, Cheshire 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £16.20 to £16.80 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 23 hours ago Chef

Stalybridge, Greater Manchester 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £15.05 to £15.65 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 23 hours ago Second Chef - Care Home

Reigate, Surrey 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £19.25 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 23 hours ago Regional Bank Chef

Preston, Lancashire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £16.85 per hour and mileage paid

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. This will include regular travel across our homes and division on a regular basis. Working days only with the...

Posted 23 hours ago Second Chef - Bank - Care Home

Fareham, Hampshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £16.50 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 23 hours ago Second Chef - Bank - Care Home

Kettering, Northamptonshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • Up to £17.37 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 23 hours ago Head Chef - Care Home

Trowbridge, Wiltshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £40,000.00 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 23 hours ago Chef Manager - Bank

Farnham, Surrey 

Bupa Care Homes
  • Full Time
  • £15.09 - £17.00 depending on experience

Job Description: Chef Manager - Bank Waverley Care Home, 43 Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU9 8BH CQC rating: GOOD Salary: £15.09 - £17.00 depending on experience Bank contract 9.5 hour shifts, covering annual leave/sickness 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...

Posted 15 Apr 2026 Catering Assistant

Cromer, Norfolk 

Halsey House
  • Full Time
  • £13.06 to £13.26

Due to expanding the team, we are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to join the team at Halsey House, in Cromer, Norfolk. If you have a passion for good food, excellent service and a caring nature, we would love to hear from you! Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK . We are unable to sponsor visas....

Posted 15 Apr 2026 Chef

Swindon, Wiltshire 

Kings Court Care Centre
  • Full Time
  • £16.00 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 15 Apr 2026 Cook - Bank

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

Jubilee Court Care Home with Nursing
  • Temporary / Cover
  • £13.45 per hour

Posted 15 Apr 2026 Cook

Brigg, North Lincolnshire 

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

Posted 15 Apr 2026 Chef

Salford, Greater Manchester 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £15.05 to £15.65 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 15 Apr 2026 Assistant Chef

Chelmsford, Essex 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £14.10 to £14.45 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 15 Apr 2026 Head Chef

Pudsey, West Yorkshire 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £15.69 to £16.29 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 15 Apr 2026 Regional Bank Chef

Bedale, North 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 15 Apr 2026 Chef - Bank

Haringey, London 

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? 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 15 Apr 2026 Second Chef - Bank - Care Home

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £16.67 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 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...

Posted 15 Apr 2026 Chef De Partie Richmond Villages

Bedworth, Warwickshire 

Bupa Care Homes
  • Part Time
  • £13.90 per hour

Job Description: Chef De Partie Location: Richmond Village Bede, Hospital Lane, Coventry CV12 0PB Salary: £13.90 per hour, Plus £1,000 welcome bonus! Contract: 28 hours per week - 2 x 10 hours (8am to 6pm) and 1 x 8 hour (8am to 3pm) on occasion will be required to cover some evenings (until 9pm latest) No Split Shifts working Should you be successfully hired in to this role, we are pleased to be...