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

Posted 6 hours ago Chef

Hitchin, Hertfordshire 

Foxholes Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £16.49 per hour

Posted 11 hours ago Assistant Chef

March, Cambridgeshire 

Aria Court Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £13.37 per hour

Posted 14 Mar 2026 Chef

Luton, Bedfordshire 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £13.87 to £14.47 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. About You You will be an experienced cook with a recognised...

Posted 14 Mar 2026 Second Chef - Care Home

Waltham Abbey, Essex 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £14.50 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 Chef

Ipswich, Suffolk 

Waterfield House
  • Part Time
  • £14.00 per hour

Posted 12 Mar 2026 Cook

Ware, Hertfordshire 

Ashwood
  • Part Time
  • £14.00 per hour

Posted 12 Mar 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 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 Mar 2026 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 11 Mar 2026 Cook/Chef

Royston, Hertfordshire 

Southwell Court
  • Full Time
  • £32,864 per annum

At Black Swan Care Group, we are currently looking for a cook/chef to work in one of our residential care facilities, Southwell Court on a full-time, 40-hour permanent contract, £32,864 per annum. Southwell Court is a modern, spacious residential care home in the heart of the village of Melbourn, Cambridgeshire. Black Swan Care Group have become a Real Living Wage employer! Our other benefits include:...

Posted 11 Mar 2026 Cook/Chef

Sandy, Bedfordshire 

Potton View
  • Full Time
  • £14.20 per hour

At Black Swan Care Group, we are currently looking for a cook/chef to work in one of our residential care facilities, Potton View, on a full time, 48 hour permanent contract, £14.20 per hour. Potton View is a private residential care home located in the tranquil village of Gamlingay, on the Cambridgeshire border with Hertfordshire. Designed to offer exceptional care in a serene countryside setting,...

Posted 10 Mar 2026 Second Chef Bank

Ely, Cambridgeshire 

Care UK Careers
  • Temporary / Cover
  • £16.99 per hour
  • £16.99 per hour

Set in the picturesque Cambridgeshire countryside, nestled in the charming village of Fordham near Chippenham, Waterhouse Manor offers exceptional residential, dementia and respite care in elegant, purpose-built surroundings Designed for comfort and connection, residents enjoy leisure time the way they choose. Whether that is having cake and coffee with friends in our stylish lounges, enjoying a quiet...

Posted 10 Mar 2026 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 09 Mar 2026 Cook

March, Cambridgeshire 

Aria Court Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £12.46 per hour

Posted 06 Mar 2026 Deputy Chef Manager

Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire 

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

Deputy Chef Manager 32 hours per week Weekdays and alternative weekends Shidt Days: Week 1 - Mon,Tues,Thurs, Fri Week 2 - Sat, Sun,Thurs, Fri Shift Timings: 8.30 am -17.00 pm Quantum Care is a not?for?profit organisation dedicated to providing high?quality care for more than 2,000 older people across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. Our mission is simple: to help our residents live well, with...

Posted 05 Mar 2026 Chef

Holt, Norfolk 

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 04 Mar 2026 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 04 Mar 2026 Assistant Chef

Chelmsford, Essex 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £13.25 to £13.60 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, 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 04 Mar 2026 Assistant Chef

Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire 

Bupa Care Homes
  • Full Time
  • £13.59 - £15.00 per hour

Job Description: 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 Team are the magic behind each delicious dish we serve our guests. They are passionate about all things food and take great pride...

Posted 03 Mar 2026 Second Chef

King's Lynn, Norfolk 

Goodwins Hall Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £13.37 per hour

As a Second Chef at Goodwins Hall Care Home, you will be responsible for ensuring a high quality of food service and meal preparation within the home. About Goodwins Hall Care Home: Nestled in a quiet area at the bottom of Goodwins Road, our 76-bedroom care home is known for its beautiful fountain centrepiece at the entrance. Our sought-after care home provides a variety of high-quality care, whilst...

Posted 03 Mar 2026 Cook

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 

Alex Wood House
  • Part Time
  • £12.66 per hour

As a Cook at Alex Wood House Care Home, you will be responsible for ensuring the catering services and residential dining experience is of the highest standard and quality for our residents. About Alex Wood House Care Home: Alex Wood House is an exceptional residential care home in Cambridge. At Alex Wood House we pride ourselves on our family-feel, attractive gardens and providing outstanding care...

Posted 03 Mar 2026 Chef

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire 

Ashlynn Grange Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £12.46 per hour

As a Chef at Ashlynn Grange Care Home, you will be responsible for ensuring the catering services and residential dining experience is of the highest standard and quality for our residents. About Ashlynn Grange Care Home: Ashlynn Grange is an exceptional 153-bed care home in Peterborough. The home prides itself on the surrounding gardens that grow flowers and a variety of different vegetables. The...

Posted 02 Mar 2026 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 01 Mar 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 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 27 Feb 2026 Head Chef

Bedford, Bedfordshire 

Richmond Manor Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £42000.00 per annum

Be all you can be with Hamberley At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’. We're seeking a Head Chef to help us achieve our goals. As our Head chef, you will be leading, managing and be accountable for the kitchen team to achieve and maintain an exceptional dining experience for our residents. Joining us at Richmond Manor, our luxury care home that provides...

Posted 26 Feb 2026 Head Chef

Potters Bar, Hertfordshire 

Cuffley Manor
  • Full Time
  • £35,000.00 - £40,000.00 per annum. Competitive Salary
  • £35,000 – £40,000 per annum

At TLC Care, our focus is quality of life and our approach to specialised nursing, residential and dementia care is, we believe, second to none, with dedicated highly-trained carers and nurses on hand 24 hours a day to provide assistance to meet the needs and wishes of each individual resident. TLC Care have care homes across London, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Surrey. TLC Care have a fantastic...

Posted 25 Feb 2026 Head Chef

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 

Excelcare St Georges Court
  • Full Time
  • fixed
  • £16.65 per hour

We are looking for an experienced and creative Head Chef to join our St Georges Court Care Home in Cambridge. You will become part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support and most importantly outstanding meal experiences for the people living in our care home. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day. Excelcare is a family-owned...

Posted 24 Feb 2026 Sous Chef

Leigh-on-Sea, Essex 

Chalkwell Grange
  • Full Time
  • £13.58 per hour

Sous Chef Care Home: Chalkwell Grange Hours per week: 40 Salary: £13.58 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 Sous Chefs who are...

Posted 23 Feb 2026 Cook

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 

Alex Wood House
  • Part Time
  • £12.66 per hour

As a Cook at Alex Wood House Care Home, you will be responsible for ensuring the catering services and residential dining experience is of the highest standard and quality for our residents. About Alex Wood House Care Home: Alex Wood House is an exceptional residential care home in Cambridge. At Alex Wood House we pride ourselves on our family-feel, attractive gardens and providing outstanding care...

Posted 23 Feb 2026 Head Chef

Benfleet, Essex 

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

Head Chef Care Home: Elizabeth House Hours per week: 35 (4 - 5 days per week) / Alternative weekends Salary: £15.50 to £16.00 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...

Posted 22 Feb 2026 Second Chef

Saffron Walden, Essex 

Care UK Careers
  • 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 do. As part of our friendly team, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career and the support to go far. Our team will work in a luxury, purpose-built home in warm and welcoming surroundings. We'll...