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

Posted 30 minutes ago Assistant Chef

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 

Alex Wood House
  • Part Time
  • £13.37 per hour

Posted 59 minutes ago Cook

Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire 

Wing View Care Centre
  • Full Time
  • £12.43 per hour

Cook Location: Wing View Care Centre, Leighton Buzzard Pay Rate: £12.43 per hour (Monday-Sunday) Contracted Hours: 30 Hours per week Shift Pattern : Various shifts working opposite the Chef and alternative weekends ABOUT THE ROLE Are you an experienced catering assistant, commis chef or cook that takes pride in your work? Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social...

Posted 7 hours ago 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 20 hours ago Head Chef

Wickford, Essex 

The Grange
  • Full Time
  • To be discussed

Head Chef Care Home: The Grange Hours per week: 36 (4 days per week) Salary: To be discussed 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 26 Mar 2026 HEAD CHEF

Bushey, Hertfordshire 

Quantum Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £42,540 per year

Quantum Care is committed to enriching the lives of older adults and their families through our specialist residential, dementia, and day care services. With purpose-built care homes across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Essex, we prioritise independence and quality of life for our residents, while recognising our staff as vital to our mission. Full Time 37 hours per week Weekdays and alternate...

Posted 26 Mar 2026 Cook

Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire 

The White House
  • Full Time
  • £13.25ph

The White House is located at a small village in Eggington, Leighton Buzzard Area. The Cook/Chef must be reliable and fully competent in all aspects of kitchen duties and be able to produce a variety of menus, including catering for special dietary needs, Main duties: Prepare menu in line with allocated food budget. Prepare fresh, balanced meals in line with residents’ dietary needs and preferences....

Posted 26 Mar 2026 Chef - Bank

Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £18.00 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 Bank 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 25 Mar 2026 Cook

Stevenage, Hertfordshire 

Wisden Court
  • Part Time
  • £13.00 per hour

Posted 25 Mar 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...

Posted 23 Mar 2026 Deputy Chef Manager

Biggleswade, Bedfordshire 

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

Deputy Chef Manager (Temporary role) Full Time – 37 hours per week Weekdays & Alternate Weekends Quantum Care is a not?for?profit organisation supporting over 2,000 older people across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. Our mission is simple: to help our residents live well, with dignity, comfort and joy. To do that, we need people who care as much as we do and Mak e Every Day Matter . We are...

Posted 23 Mar 2026 Deputy Chef Manager

Borehamwood, Hertfordshire 

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

Deputy Chef Manager Full Time – 37 hours per week Weekdays & Alternate Weekends Quantum Care is a not?for?profit organisation supporting over 2,000 older people across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. Our mission is simple: to help our residents live well, with dignity, comfort and joy. To do that, we need people who care as much as we do and Mak e Every Day Matter . We are seeking an Experienced...

Posted 23 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 23 Mar 2026 Sous Chef

Royston, Hertfordshire 

Quantum Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £30k per year

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 23 Mar 2026 Head Chef

Norwich, Norfolk 

St Michael's Court
  • Full Time
  • £15.00 – £16.00 per hour

Head Chef Care Home: St Michael’s Court Hours per week: 40 Salary: £15 to £16 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 20 Mar 2026 Chef Manager

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire 

Quantum Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £17.97 - 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. Chef Manager – Full-Time (37 Hours per Week) Schedule: Weekdays + Alternate...

Posted 20 Mar 2026 Peripatetic Chef

Rayleigh, Essex 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £17.00 per hour

Are you a qualified Chef looking for more of a work life balance whilst looking for an opportunity to make what you do matter? We are currently looking for a Peripatetic Chef to join the Barchester family to help support our care homes in and around our the region. Great opportunity to help support several teams and homes in delivering high quality fresh food. Here at the Barchester family, we work...

Posted 19 Mar 2026 Cook

Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex 

Crowstone House
  • Part Time
  • £13.50 per hour

Cook Care Home: Crowstone House Hours per week: 16 hours per week Salary: £13.50 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...

Posted 18 Mar 2026 Head Chef

Norwich, Norfolk 

Kingsley Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £16.00 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...

Posted 18 Mar 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 Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate We are looking for a compassionate and caring Chef (bank) to join our family at Riverdale Care Home. We are...

Posted 18 Mar 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 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 17 Mar 2026 Bank Sous Chef

St Albans, Hertfordshire 

Caring Homes Group
  • Full Time
  • £14.06 per hour
  • £14.06 per hour

Bank Sous Chef – The Orchard, St Albans - £14.06 per hour 63 Bedded Nursing Care Home Bank position; Flexible shifts 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 a culinary...

Posted 17 Mar 2026 Cook

Grays, Essex 

Bennett Lodge
  • Part Time
  • £13.00 per hour

Posted 16 Mar 2026 Chef

Hitchin, Hertfordshire 

Foxholes Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £16.49 per hour

Posted 16 Mar 2026 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...