Cook & Chef Job Vacancies in or near East of England Care Homes & Care Settings

Posted 14 Nov 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 14 Nov 2025 Head Chef

Colchester, Essex 

Aria Care
  • Full Time
  • £15.00 per hour

About the Home: Holmwood Care Centre, 30 Chaddesley Road, Kidderminster, DY10 3DJ 60 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home 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...

Posted 13 Nov 2025 Head Chef

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 

Langdon House
  • Full Time
  • £16.54 per hour

As the Head Chef at Langdon House Care Home, you will be responsible for overseeing the whole catering service within the home. About Langdon House Care Home: Langdon House is an exceptional residential care home in Cambridge. At Langdon House we pride ourselves on our family-feel, attractive gardens and providing outstanding care to each of our residents. We’re based in a quiet nook in Chesterton...

Posted 13 Nov 2025 Chef

Bedford, Bedfordshire 

Kingsley Healthcare Group
  • Contract
  • £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 13 Nov 2025 Deputy Chef

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk 

Stow Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £250 Joining Bonus
  • £14.18 per hour

Our Deputy Chef Role Supported by the Head Chef Preparing fresh, delicious meals for elderly residents Supporting residents to live fulfilling lives Maintain the kitchen to SFBB standards 36 hours per week, 7.30am - 4.30pm, Alternate weekends The skills you’ll need An experienced chef with experience of a professional kitchen Adaptable to dietary requirements Passionate about great quality food and...

Posted 13 Nov 2025 Chef de Partie - Bank

Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £15.50 to £16.00 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 12 Nov 2025 Cook

Maldon, Essex 

Brewster House
  • Part Time
  • £13.00 per hour

Second Chef Care Home: Brewster House Hours per week: 20 Salary: £13 an hour About the role: We are currently recruiting for a Second Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Second Chef at Runwood Homes, 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 Second Chefs who are driven...

Posted 12 Nov 2025 Assistant Chef

Norwich, Norfolk 

Dussindale Park Care Home
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £13.19 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 12 Nov 2025 Cook

Rochford, Essex 

Broomhills
  • Part Time
  • £13.75 per hour

Cook Care Home: Broomhills Hours per week: 24 Salary: £13.75 an hour About the role: We are currently recruiting for a Cook to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Second Chef at Runwood Homes, 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 Cook who are driven by quality and high...

Posted 11 Nov 2025 Sous Chef

Brentwood, Essex 

Hallmark Hutton View
  • Full Time
  • £15.14 per hour

Craft Culinary Delights: Join Our Bighearted Team as a Sous Chef at Hallmark Luxury Care Homes and Serve up Joyful Dining Experiences! Position: Sous Chef Location: Hutton View Care Home Type: Dull Time Alternate Weekends Salary: £15.16 PH At Hallmark Luxury Care Homes, we're dedicated to cherishing every moment and providing exceptional care that supports residents to live each day to the full. We...

Posted 11 Nov 2025 Cook

Colchester, Essex 

The Oaks Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £13
  • £13.00 per hour

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community? Have you had the privilege of gaining valuable experience in the field of Cooking? Join us in a fulfilling and rewarding career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others. What does the job role involve? The role includes but is not limited to: This role involves carrying out duties for meal preparations,...

Posted 11 Nov 2025 Head Chef

Basildon, Essex 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £15.01 to £15.61 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 10 Nov 2025 Chef

South Ockendon, Essex 

Leatherland Lodge
  • Temporary / Cover
  • £15.00 per hour

Chef - Temporary Care Home: Leatherland Lodge Hours per week: 36 Salary: £15 an hour About the role: We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Head Chef at Runwood Homes, you will have the chance to deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals without the split shifts and long hours. Our Head Chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome,...

Posted 10 Nov 2025 Chef

Sudbury, Suffolk 

Catchpole Court Nursing Home
  • 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 08 Nov 2025 Cook

Hitchin, Hertfordshire 

Highbury Rise
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £12.25 – £14.75 per hour

Highbury Rise is a small 22 bedroom care home in Hitchin focussed on providing a homely environment and person centred care. Highbury is one of three homes in the Hertfordshire area and part of the Benslow care home group. Steve McQuinn formed the Benslow group in 1982 with his wife Sue. We know the heart of delivery of great care is developing a great team and the cook is integral to this team. For...

Posted 07 Nov 2025 Deputy Chef Manager

Borehamwood, Hertfordshire 

Quantum Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £13.73 - 14.10 per hour

Quantum Care is a not for profit company providing high quality care services for over 2000 older people in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. We need the right people to join us and provide the best possible care to our residents, offering support, maintaining dignity and assisting them to enjoy every day living in our Homes. Full Time – Weekdays & alternate weekends Your Skills: Good knowledge...

Posted 07 Nov 2025 Sous Chef

Royston, Hertfordshire 

Quantum Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £15.55 - 16.55 per hour

Quantum Care is a not for profit company providing high quality care services for over 2000 older people in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. We need the right people to join us and provide the best possible care to our residents, offering support, maintaining dignity and assisting them to enjoy every day living in our Homes. Sous Chef Full time – 37 hours per week, alternate weekends required...

Posted 07 Nov 2025 Chef Manager

Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire 

Quantum Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £18.00 - 18.50 per hour
  • per hour

Quantum Care is a not for profit company providing high quality care services for over 2000 older people in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. We need the right people to join us and provide the best possible care to our residents, offering support, maintaining dignity and assisting them to enjoy every day living in our Homes. Full-time – 37 hours per week – Weekdays and alternate weekends required...

Posted 07 Nov 2025 Deputy Chef Manager

Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire 

Quantum Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £13.47 - 13.97 per hour
  • per hour

Quantum Care is a not for profit company providing high quality care services for over 2000 older people in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. We need the right people to join us and provide the best possible care to our residents, offering support, maintaining dignity and assisting them to enjoy every day living in our Homes. Full Time – Weekdays & alternate weekends Your Skills: Good knowledge...

Posted 06 Nov 2025 Chef

Woodbridge, Suffolk 

Allonsfield House Nursing Home
  • 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 06 Nov 2025 Head Chef

Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire 

Falcon House
  • Full Time
  • £13.00 – £16.00 per hour

About Us Falcon House Care Home is a well-established, family-run residential home that has been providing high-quality care for over 35 years. We pride ourselves on offering a warm, homely environment where residents enjoy freshly prepared, nutritious meals every day. We are now looking for a dedicated and passionate Head Chef to join our team and lead the kitchen operations. Key Responsibilities...

Posted 06 Nov 2025 Bank Head Chef

Basildon, Essex 

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

As a Bank Head 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 Bank Group Chef, you’ll guide our chefs to engage with residents in the dining areas, ensuring top-quality...

Posted 05 Nov 2025 Head Chef

Brentwood, Essex 

Signature Senior Lifestyle Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £43,000 - £46,000 + benefits

At Signature Senior Lifestyle, we believe dining should be an experience to savour. From beautifully presented plates to exceptional service, our award-winning care homes offer restaurant-quality dining every day. We’re now looking for an inspiring Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver culinary excellence to our residents and guests at our luxury new care and nursing home in Hornchurch. What...

Posted 05 Nov 2025 Chef

Holt, Norfolk 

Kingsley Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £14.00 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 05 Nov 2025 Cook

Ware, Hertfordshire 

Ashwood
  • Part Time
  • £14.00 per hour

Cook Care Home: Ashwood Hours per week: 16 hours a week Salary: £14.00 an hour About the role: We are currently recruiting for a Second Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Second Chef at Runwood Homes, 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 Second Chefs who are...

Posted 04 Nov 2025 Relief Chef

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire 

Quantum Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £31,990 per year + plus £5500 car allowance

Quantum Care is a not for profit company providing high quality care services for over 2000 older people in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. We need the right people to join us and provide the best possible care to our residents, offering support, maintaining dignity and assisting them to enjoy every day living in our Homes. Location: Welwyn Garden City, Head Office, 4 Silver Court, AL7 1TS...

Posted 04 Nov 2025 Cook

Brentwood, Essex 

Heron Court
  • Part Time
  • £13.00 per hour

Second Chef Care Home: Heron Court Hours per week: 14 / 2x days per week Salary: £13.00 an hour About the role: We are currently recruiting for a Second Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Second Chef at Runwood Homes, 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 Second...

Posted 04 Nov 2025 Sous Chef

Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire 

Quantum Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £16.33 – £17.33 per hour

Quantum Care is a not for profit company providing high quality care services for over 2000 older people in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. We need the right people to join us and provide the best possible care to our residents, offering support, maintaining dignity and assisting them to enjoy every day living in our Homes. Full Time – Weekdays & alternate weekends Your Skills: Good knowledge...

Posted 04 Nov 2025 Chef

Norwich, Norfolk 

Cresta Lodge
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £13.50 per hour

Swan & Cygnet Care is a highly regarded small family-run organisation, who have four Residential Care homes for the elderly in South Norfolk, and have some very exciting developments for the future. The family have daily involvement in their homes, supporting their experienced Managers. Each home has its own character and share the same excellent standards and professionalism in caring for our elderly...

Posted 04 Nov 2025 Cook

Dunstable, Bedfordshire 

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

The Bank Cook at Thorn Springs will help to plan and prepare a variety of meals which are appealing, nutritious and centred around our residents’ preferences, requests and dietary requirements. You will work with the Kitchen Manager to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen and share our ethos of creating an ambient dining experience at every mealtime helping to create a great place to live for...