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

Posted 6 hours ago Chef

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire 

Water Mill House Care Home
  • Part Time
  • £13.50 per hour
  • £13.50 per hour

Why join us? We’re proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day. As well being part of a lively and supportive team, we are surrounded by fascinating residents who also bring so much to our lives every day too. Benefits of joining our team What we can offer you £13.50 per hour Weekend shifts - 24 hours per week Enhanced pay on bank holidays...

Posted 6 hours ago 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 for an experienced Chef to join our dedicated team and provide high-quality meals for our residents. What We Offer Competitive pay: £17 per hour Supportive working environment Opportunities for...

Posted 12 hours ago 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 13 hours ago Assistant Chef

Braintree, Essex 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £14.50 to £14.85 per hour
  • £14 – £15 per annum

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, positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. You’ll be organised and meet deadlines, present your food attractively and have a knack for following recipes perfectly. And, whenever you...

Posted 08 Dec 2025 Head Chef - No evenings

Sudbury, Suffolk 

Stow Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • Joining Bonus
  • £1.00 – £2.00 per hour

Posted 07 Dec 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 05 Dec 2025 Head Chef

Benfleet, Essex 

Elizabeth House
  • Full Time
  • £15.50 – £16.00 per hour

Posted 05 Dec 2025 Head Chef

Rochford, Essex 

Broomhills
  • Full Time
  • £14.50 per hour

Posted 04 Dec 2025 Chef

Ipswich, Suffolk 

Waterfield House
  • Part Time
  • £14.00 per hour

Posted 04 Dec 2025 Head Chef

Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire 

Kenwood Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £18
  • £18.00 per hour

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community? Do you enjoy cooking and have experience in managing a kitchen? Are you able to work alongside residents in a Care Home to cater for their meals? What does the job role involve? To co-ordinate all aspects of the kitchen so that food is prepared to the agreed standard and that time deadlines are met. The role includes...

Posted 04 Dec 2025 Cook

Ware, Hertfordshire 

Ashwood
  • Part Time
  • £14.00 per hour

Posted 02 Dec 2025 Cook - Bank

Canvey Island, Essex 

Longview
  • Temporary / Cover
  • £13.00 per hour

Posted 02 Dec 2025 Chef Manager

St Albans, Hertfordshire 

Quantum Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £17.79 - 18.47 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 02 Dec 2025 Head Chef

Benfleet, Essex 

Elizabeth House
  • Full Time
  • £13.00 per hour

Posted 02 Dec 2025 Sous Chef

Borehamwood, Hertfordshire 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £16.50 to £16.75 per hour

Package Description: Shift Details: 7.00-19.00, 7.00-15:00, 11.00-19.00 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....

Posted 01 Dec 2025 Bank Head Chef

Basildon, Essex 

Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd
  • Temporary / Cover
  • Competitive

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 01 Dec 2025 Head Chef

Haverhill, Suffolk 

Care UK Careers
  • Full Time
  • £15.75 per hour

Are you a chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with an emphasis on fresh and seasonal produce? Used to leading teams? Looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Then join Care UK, a multi award-winning care provider as a Head Chef. The Role Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation Develop nutritious and diet...

Posted 01 Dec 2025 Cook

Ely, Cambridgeshire 

The Firs Residential Care Home
  • Full Time
  • hourly paid
  • £12.50 – £14.00 per hour

We are looking for a cook who is passionate about his/her work to cook for elderly people. Good knowledge about allergies, modified diet, fortifiedmeals. Passion about cooking and baking. Has experience to working in samilar setting and has a food hygiene certificate.

Posted 29 Nov 2025 Assistant Chef - Bank

March, Cambridgeshire 

Glenholme Healthcare Group Ltd
  • Part Time
  • £12.75 per hour* – final rate discussed at interview
  • £12.75 per hour

Assistant Chef- Bank Location: Wendreth Court, March, Cambridgeshire Salary: £12.75 per hour* – final rate discussed at interview Contract Type: Bank (flexible hours – as and when required) Glenholme Healthcare's brand-new care home, Wendreth Court is looking for an Assistant Chef to join us on a bank contract! We are seeking an Assistant Chef who can deliver high-quality, wholesome dishes prepared...

Posted 29 Nov 2025 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 28 Nov 2025 Sous Chef

Bedford, Bedfordshire 

Richmond Manor Care Home
  • Full Time
  • Competitive

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 28 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 28 Nov 2025 Deputy Chef Manager

Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire 

Quantum Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £13.47 - 13.97 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 28 Nov 2025 Chef Manager

Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire 

Quantum Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £18.00 - 18.50 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 28 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 28 Nov 2025 Head Chef

Colchester, Essex 

The Oaks Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £14.86
  • £14.86 per hour

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community? Do you enjoy cooking and have experience in managing a kitchen? Are you able to work alongside residents in a Care Home to cater for their meals? What does the job role involve? To co-ordinate all aspects of the kitchen so that food is prepared to the agreed standard and that time deadlines are met. The role includes...

Posted 28 Nov 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 28 Nov 2025 Sous Chef

Woodbridge, Suffolk 

Aria Care
  • Full Time
  • £16.30

About the Home Rendlesham Care Centre, Rendlesham, IP12 2TP 60 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia care Home CQC Rating - Good Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk About the role Sous Chef 40 hours per week required £16.30 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 24 Nov 2025 Cook

Benfleet, Essex 

Elizabeth House
  • Full Time
  • £13.00 per hour

Cook Care Home: Elizabeth House Hours per week: 35 hours a week Salary: £13.00 an hour About the role: We are currently recruiting for a Cook to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Cook 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 Cooks who are driven by quality...

Posted 24 Nov 2025 Head Chef

Woodbridge, Suffolk 

Allonsfield House Nursing Home
  • Full Time
  • £16.50 per hour

About the role As a Head Chef, you will play a crucial role in providing nutritious and well-balanced meals for residents while ensuring a high standard of culinary excellence. You will be responsible for managing the kitchen staff, overseeing food preparation, menu planning, and maintaining compliance with relevant health and safety regulations. In addition to cultivating a positive dining atmosphere...