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

Posted 9 hours ago Cook

Buckhurst Hill, Essex 

Lugano Residence
  • Part Time
  • Pay negotiable

Posted 25 Apr 2026 Second Chef

Saffron Walden, Essex 

Care UK
  • Full Time
  • Hourly
  • £15.50 per hour

Our new care home in Saffron Walden opens its doors in February 2026. At Care UK's Bailey Lodge in Saffron Walden, providing the highest standard of care for residents will be at the heart of what we...

Posted 24 Apr 2026 Cook

Maldon, Essex 

Brewster House
  • Part Time
  • £13.45 per hour

Cook Care Home: Brewster House Hours per week: 20 hours per week Salary: £13.45 an hour About the role: We are currently recruiting for a Second Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Second...

Posted 21 Apr 2026 Chef

Ingatestone, Essex 

Ardtully Retirement Residence
  • Full Time
  • £13.75 - £14.50 per hour Paid by the hour
  • £13.75 – £14.50 per hour

Looking for a friendly, articulate, experienced chef for a 30-hour contract to work Friday, Saturday & Sunday and cover annual leave when required, to work in our 22-bed retirement residence care home....

Posted 18 Apr 2026 Cook

Great Dunmow, Essex 

Bings Hall
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • Up to £14.50 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...

Posted 16 Apr 2026 Regional Head Chef

Benfleet, Essex 

Runwood Homes Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £17.00 per hour

Regional Head Chef To cover a cluster of homes in Essex Hours per week: 40 Hours (5 days) Salary: £17 an hour About the role: We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Regional Head Chef to join...

Posted 16 Apr 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...

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,...

Posted 14 Apr 2026 Second Chef - Care Home

Waltham Abbey, Essex 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £15.00 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...

Posted 12 Apr 2026 Chef

Buckhurst Hill, Essex 

Forest Place
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £17.00 per hour
  • £17.00

Chef – £17 per hour Location: Forest Place Hours: Full-time / Part-time available Are you passionate about creating nutritious, delicious meals that make a real difference in people’s lives? We are looking...

Posted 01 Apr 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...

Posted 01 Apr 2026 Chef

Chelmsford, Essex 

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...