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

Posted 1 hour ago Chef

Holt, Norfolk 

Kingsley Healthcare Group
  • 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 1 hour ago Sous Chef

Banstead, Surrey 

Signature Senior Lifestyle Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £35,360 - £38,480 per annum

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 Banstead. What Signature Offer From £17.00 per hour Shift times between the hours of 07:00am - 20.00pm We require you to be flexible for alternate weekends Full Time Hours - 40 hours per week...

Posted 7 hours ago Head Cook

Market Drayton, Shropshire 

Hinstock Manor Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £15.24 – £15.25 per hour

Hinstock Manor - Head Cook 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 in Shropshire, Cheshire and The Wirral and we want you to join our Springcare family. We are...

Posted 7 hours ago Chef

Cromer, Norfolk 

Halsey House
  • Full Time
  • £11.73 – £12.60 per hour

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us. Our Values and Behaviours Does the following describe you? A desire to provide a great customer service and support Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with...

Posted 7 hours ago Part-time Chef

Worthing, West Sussex 

Country Lodge Nursing Home
  • Part Time
  • £12.00 – £12.50 per hour

Part-Time Chef sought for 26 bed care home in Worthing. Salary: £11.50 per hour + Christmas Bonus Hot meal provided Transport provided at the discretion of the manager. Lovely family feel home with a friendly staff team.

Posted 9 hours ago Chef Manager

Wincanton, Somerset 

Bupa Care Homes
  • Full Time
  • £17.00 per hour

Job Description: Chef Manager The Bridles Care Home, Dykes Way, Wincanton, BA9 9FQ Salary: £17.00 per hour plus excellent Bupa Benefits Full Time, Permanent Contract. 40 hours per week, including some weekends Flexibility required Welcome bonus: £1000** 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...

Posted 01 Mar 2026 Cook / Housekeeper

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire 

The Old Vicarage Residential Home
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • Rate is dependant on experience and aptitude

The Old Vicarage Residential Home in Stoke on Trent (ST10 4LE) gives residents and their families peace of mind. Operated by Viomar Care Homes, the care home cares for up to 15 people who need support with physical disabilities, frailty or dementia. We have a vacancy for part-time cook in addition to housekeeping duties. If both duties are done it will equate to full-time hours.

Posted 01 Mar 2026 Cook

Epping, Essex 

Wensley House
  • Full Time or Part Time

Job Location: Epping, Essex Wensley House is Registered for 48 residents, situated in Epping, in an idyllic forest setting at the end of a private driveway with secure and ample free parking. We strive to ensure that the physical and emotional wellbeing of our residents is maintained at the highest level in a pleasant and friendly, harmonious environment. Your Duties: To cater to a high standard and...

Posted 01 Mar 2026 Chef De Partie Richmond Villages

Witney, Oxfordshire 

Bupa Care Homes
  • Full Time
  • £33,111 per annum

Job Description: Job Title: Chef De Partie Location: Richmond Village Witney, Coral Springs Way, Oxford, OX28 5DG Contract: Permanent 45hrs per week Shifts: 5 days anytime from 7am - 7.30pm. No split Shifts. Salary: £33,111 per annum & Excellent Benefits Welcome Bonus: £1,000* Should you be successfully hired into this role, we are pleased to be able to offer you a one-off Starter Bonus of £1000 as...

Posted 28 Feb 2026 Lawn Park - Cook

Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire 

Lawn Park Care Home
  • Part Time
  • £12.25 per hour

Lawn Park Care Home - Cook 1 x 15 hour vacancy - Working two days per week one week Thursday and Friday, the second week Saturday and Sunday 7am in a morning till 3pm in the afternoon. 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...

Posted 28 Feb 2026 Cook

Carnforth, Lancashire 

Holly Bank
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • Per hour
  • £12.00 – £13.00 per hour

COOK Hollybank Care Home is desperately needing a cook. Full or part time.

Posted 28 Feb 2026 Weekend Assistant Cooks

Upminster, London 

Freshfields
  • Part Time
  • To be discussed with candidate at interview

We are seeking Weekend Assistant Cooks to join our care home. We would consider a job share or cover for Saturday or Sunday or both days. It is a busy/open planned kitchen producing 40 covers at breakfast/lunch and preparing tea-time food. Our weekday Chefs prepare food for the weekend. It is basic good home cooking. Must be organised, reliable and willing to work with the elderly people.

Posted 28 Feb 2026 Chef de Partie

Addlestone, Surrey 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £15.00 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 28 Feb 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 28 Feb 2026 Second Chef - Care Home

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? 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 28 Feb 2026 Regional Bank Chef

Carlisle, Cumbria 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £19.82 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 28 Feb 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 27 Feb 2026 Cook (Part-Time)

New Milton, Hampshire 

Barton Lodge Care Home
  • Part Time
  • £14.01 - 14.01 per hour

Part-Time Cook – Barton Lodge Care Home 10 Hours per week – Every Tuesday (Also to help out covering holidays and sickness) £14.01 per hour 8am - 6pm Barton-on-Sea, New Milton We are currently looking for a Cook to join our Care home based in a family-run Residential home in Barton-on-Sea. What’s on Offer? Competitive rates of pay and benefits Paid breaks: 5.6 weeks holiday a year (including bank...

Posted 27 Feb 2026 Chef

Gloucester, Gloucestershire 

Grace Care Centre
  • Full Time
  • £16.66 per hour

Chef Location: Thornbury, Gloucester Pay rate: £16.66 per hour (weekend and NVQ enhancements available) Contracted hours: 40 Hours per week- 7am-5pm or 8am-6pm 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 you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours?...

Posted 27 Feb 2026 Head Chef

Bedford, Bedfordshire 

Richmond Manor Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £42000.00 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 Richmond Manor, our luxury care home that provides...

Posted 27 Feb 2026 Cook

Chesham, Buckinghamshire 

Chesham Leys
  • Full Time
  • £12.43 per hour

Cook Location: Chesham Leys, Chesham, Hp53BP Pay rate: £12.43 Contracted hours: 20 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 team, to create...

Posted 27 Feb 2026 Care Home Chef

Enfield, London 

Brookwater House Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £32800.00 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 Sous Chef to help us achieve our goals. As our chef, you’ll play a vital role in preparing meals tailored to the dietary needs and preferences of our residents. Ensuring every dish is made with love, supporting the health and happiness of those we care for. Joining...

Posted 27 Feb 2026 Chef

Buckingham, Buckinghamshire 

Lent Rise House
  • Full Time
  • £15.45 per hour

Chef Location: Burnham, Slough, SL1 7NL Pay rate: £15.45 per hour Contracted hours: 39 hours per week, including alternative 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 you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours? Would you like full autonomy...

Posted 27 Feb 2026 Cook

Bicester, Oxfordshire 

Langford View
  • Full Time
  • £13.08 - £14.08 per hour

Cook Location: Langford View , Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 6EW Pay rate: £13.08, per hour (Weekend and NVQ enhancements available) Contracted hours: 16 hours per week Shift times: 6:30am - 2:30pm (Monday-Friday & Working alternate weekends) 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...

Posted 27 Feb 2026 Care Home Chef

Hindhead, Surrey 

Hindhead Place Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £39000.00 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 Sous Chef to help us achieve our goals. As our chef, you’ll play a vital role in preparing meals tailored to the dietary needs and preferences of our residents. Ensuring every dish is made with love, supporting the health and happiness of those we care for. Joining...

Posted 27 Feb 2026 Chef

Melksham, Wiltshire 

Brookside
  • Full Time
  • £14.54 per hour

Chef Location: Melksham Pay rate: £14.54 Contracted hours: 40 hours a week - 07:00 - 17:00 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 you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours? Would you like full autonomy over menu development, with the opportunity...

Posted 27 Feb 2026 Sous Chef

Dorking, Surrey 

Aria Care
  • Full Time
  • 14.55

About the Home Garth House, Tower Hill Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2AY 39 Bedded, Nursing, Residential & Dementia care Home CQC Rating - Good About the role Sous Chef 31.5hrs per week Shift Times 7.30am-6pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday (including every other weekend) £14.55ph What will Aria Care Offer you? Blue Light Discount Card Holiday & days out discounts Long service awards Recognition programme...

Posted 27 Feb 2026 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 27 Feb 2026 Head Chef - Care Home

Haringey, London 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £19.77 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! 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 27 Feb 2026 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...