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

Posted 29 Aug 2025 Sous Chef

Braintree, Essex 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Part 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 29 Aug 2025 Sous Chef - Bank

Braintree, Essex 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Part 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 28 Aug 2025 Regional Head Chef

Benfleet, Essex 

Runwood Homes Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £17.00 per hour

Posted 28 Aug 2025 Head Chef

Frinton-on-Sea, Essex 

Care Concern Group Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £16.64

Head Chef Catering and Hospitality - Beaumont Manor Care Home Contract:Full TimeSalary:£16.64 Per HourShift Type:DaysContracted hours:42 Our private, luxurious care home is delightfully situated by the seaside in Frinton-on-Sea, which offers premium living for the elderly, comprising of 70 bedrooms. Are you a culinary leader with a passion for creating exceptional meals and managing a kitchen with...

Posted 27 Aug 2025 Head Chef

Rochford, Essex 

Broomhills
  • Full Time
  • £14.50 per hour

Posted 27 Aug 2025 Relief Chef

Colchester, Essex 

Caring Homes Group
  • Full Time
  • £19.38 - £19.38

Relief Chef– UK Wide - £19.38 per hour Bank Contract Covering our Care Homes across the UK, including Isle of Man and Scotland. Are you a talented chef with a passion for creating delicious meals and making a difference in people's lives? Look no further! At Caring Homes, we're on a mission to make each home the best possible place to live and work, and that includes our kitchen. Join us in creating...

Posted 27 Aug 2025 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 26 Aug 2025 Sous Chef

Wickford, Essex 

Eve Belle
  • Full Time
  • £14.00 – £15.00 per hour

Posted 21 Aug 2025 Second Chef - Care Home

Rayleigh, Essex 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Part Time
  • £15.89 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 20 Aug 2025 Head Chef

Brentwood, Essex 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Part Time
  • £19.00 - £19.00

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 19 Aug 2025 Second Chef

Brentwood, Essex 

Heron Court
  • Part Time
  • £13.00 per hour

Posted 19 Aug 2025 Chef / Kitchen Assistant

Rayleigh, Essex 

Rosedale Court
  • Part Time
  • £12.21 – £14.00 per hour

Posted 19 Aug 2025 Chef

Ingatestone, Essex 

Ardtully Retirement Residence
  • Full Time
  • Paid by the hour
  • £13.25 – £14.50 per hour

Preparing menus/meals agreed by serivice users and manager, including any service user preferences, special diets and specific foods as needed. Prepare and serve all meals in a timely manner Work with other staff to ensure there are enough skilled staff on duty in the kitchen Under supervision of the manager, order enough supplies for the catering operation frm specified suppliers usting company procedures...

Posted 15 Aug 2025 Cook

Colchester, Essex 

The Haven
  • Full Time

To provide a high quality catering service for the Care Home residents and manage all activities in relation to the service, including food preparation, planning, ordering and food delivery to Residents. To provide balanced and nutritious menus, which cater for the Residents needs and preferences, taking into account ethnic and religious convictions.

Posted 15 Aug 2025 Chef

Basildon, Essex 

HC-One
  • Part Time
  • £13.87 to £14.47 per hour

HC-One are looking for a Chef with an S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery, a minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, and an understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points. We want you to have an amazing experience working at HC-One, starting with our commitment to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with...

Posted 14 Aug 2025 Head Chef

Colchester, Essex 

Aria Care
  • Part Time
  • £15.00 per hour

About the role Head Chef 40 hours PW working Alternate Weekends & No Evenings £15.00 per hour 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 skilled Head Chef to create fresh nutritious meals for our residents by way of using the best fresh ingredients available. We are looking...

Posted 14 Aug 2025 Assistant Chef - Bank

Billericay, Essex 

Bupa Care Homes
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £13.39 - £14.90

Assistant Chef / 2nd Chef - Bank Hutton Village Care Home,Hutton Village, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 1RX CQC rating: GOOD Salary - From £13.39 up to £14.90 Bank - Zero hours contract 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 choice to help our residents live their...

Posted 14 Aug 2025 Cook - Bank

Great Dunmow, Essex 

Bupa Care Homes
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £12.35 - £13.32

Cook - Bank Croft House Care Home, Braintree Road, Great Dunmow, Dunmow CM6 1HR CQC rating: GOOD From £12.35 up to £13.32 per hour Bank - Zero hours 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 choice to help our residents live their best lives. Our fantastic Kitchen...

Posted 13 Aug 2025 Cook

Great Dunmow, Essex 

Bings Hall
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • Up to £13.50 per hour (depending on experience)

We seek a compassionate and caring Cook to join our family at Bings Hall. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, have a can-do attitude, and will treat the people we support with care, compassion, and respect. If you want to make a difference in the lives of our elderly residents, apply today. About the role: • Prepare hot and cold meals for residents...

Posted 12 Aug 2025 Second Chef

South Ockendon, Essex 

Leatherland Lodge
  • Part Time
  • £13.00 per hour

Posted 12 Aug 2025 Head Chef

Chelmsford, Essex 

HC-One
  • Part 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 06 Aug 2025 Chef

Chelmsford, Essex 

HC-One
  • Part Time
  • £14.20 to £14.80 per hour

HC-One are looking for a Chef with an S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery, a minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, and an understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points. We want you to have an amazing experience working at HC-One, starting with our commitment to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with...

Posted 05 Aug 2025 Sous Chef

Canvey Island, Essex 

Grace Court Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £14.00 – £15.00 per hour

Sous Chef Care Home: Grace Court Hours per week: 40 hours a week Salary: £14.00 to £15.00 an hour About the role: We are currently recruiting for a Sous Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Sous Chef at Sanders Senior Living, you will have the chance to deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals, without the split shifts and long hours. We are looking for warm, motivated, and passionate...

Posted 01 Aug 2025 Regional Chef - Bank

Basildon, Essex 

Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd
  • Temporary / Cover
  • £13.37 per hour

As a Regional Chef at Athena Care Homes, you will be responsible for supporting the kitchen teams across our 7 care homes to provide an outstanding hospitality service to our residents. Athena’s values of empathy, respect, and individualized care are at the heart of our dining experience. As a Regional Chef, you’ll guide our chefs to engage with residents in the dining areas, ensuring top-quality...