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

Posted 30 Mar 2026 Care Home Chef

Christchurch, Dorset 

Fairmile Grange
  • Full Time
  • £15.68 per hour

Fairmile Grange Nursing Home — Part of the Allegra Care Family At Allegra Care, we believe home should feel like home. That’s why we follow a unique household model of care, creating warm, family?style environments where residents feel truly comfortable, valued, and supported. Every day, our compassionate teams build meaningful relationships, helping residents maintain independence, dignity, and wellbeing....

Posted 30 Mar 2026 Head Chef / Cook

Blandford Forum, Dorset 

Millbrook House Residential Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £15.00 per hour

Millbrook House, in Child Okeford, Dorset is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Chef / Cook to provide wholesome home cooked food for its residents. Key requirements: Food Hygiene certification Level 2 (training provided) Previous experience in a similar environment would be an advantage Kitchen records management, i.e., food labelling and kitchen cleaning records etc. (training provided)...

Posted 27 Mar 2026 Chef - Bank

Wimborne Minster, Dorset 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £20.20 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 25 Mar 2026 Chef

Bridport, Dorset 

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 £1,000 welcome bonus. About You...

Posted 20 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 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 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 12 Mar 2026 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...