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

Posted 03 May 2026 Chef

Cromer, Norfolk 

Halsey House
  • Full Time
  • £12.71 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...

Posted 02 May 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 May 2026 Head Chef - Care Home

Newmarket, Suffolk 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £19.82 per hour

Are you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards, Barchester is the place to be! Your...

Posted 30 Apr 2026 Cook

Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire 

Wing View Care Centre
  • Full Time
  • £13.13 per hour

Cook Location: Wing View Care Centre, Leighton Buzzard Pay Rate: £13.13 per hour (Monday-Sunday) Contracted Hours: 30 Hours per week Shift Pattern : Various shifts working opposite the Chef and alternative...

Posted 30 Apr 2026 Care Home Chef

Bedford, Bedfordshire 

Richmond Manor Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £32994 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 Sous Chef to help us achieve our goals. As our chef, you’ll play...

Posted 30 Apr 2026 Sous Chef - Bank

Bedford, Bedfordshire 

Elstow Manor Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £16.29 per hour

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...

Posted 30 Apr 2026 Chef

Downham Market, Norfolk 

Downham Grange Nursing Home
  • Full Time
  • £15.50 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,...

Posted 30 Apr 2026 Cook

Bedford, Bedfordshire 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £15.05 to £15.65 per hour

The Cook at Blakelands Lodge 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...

Posted 29 Apr 2026 Cook

Buckhurst Hill, Essex 

Lugano Residence
  • Part Time
  • Pay negotiable

Posted 28 Apr 2026 Chef

Thetford, Norfolk 

Buckingham Lodge Nursing Home
  • Contract
  • £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,...

Posted 27 Apr 2026 Cook

Ware, Hertfordshire 

Ashwood
  • Part Time
  • £13.45 per hour

Cook Care Home: Ashwood Hours per week: 16 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 Chef at...

Posted 27 Apr 2026 Head Chef

Norwich, Norfolk 

Brooke House Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £18.00 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...

Posted 25 Apr 2026 Second Chef

Saffron Walden, Essex 

Care UK
  • Full Time
  • Hourly
  • £16.01 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 25 Apr 2026 Assistant Chef - Bank

Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire 

Bupa Care Homes
  • Full Time
  • £14.09 - £15.59 per hour

Job Description: Assistant Chef / 2nd Chef - Bank Allington Court Care Home Lye Lane St Albans AL2 3TN Salary: £14.09 - £15.59 per hour depending on experience Bank - Zero hour contract We make health...

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 24 Apr 2026 Care Home Chef (Bank)

Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire 

Kingfisher Nursing Home
  • Part Time
  • £13.00 - 14.50 per hour

Care Home Chef (Bank) – Cheshunt, Hertfordshire Location: Kingfisher Nursing Home, Emmanuel Lodge, College Road, Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9NQ. Hourly rate: Up to £14.50 per hour (depending on experience)...

Posted 23 Apr 2026 Second Chef

Norwich, Norfolk 

St Michael's Court
  • Part Time
  • £14.50 per hour

Second Chef Care Home: St Michael’s Court Hours per week: 30 (3 days per week) Salary: £14.50 an hour About the role: We are currently recruiting for a Second Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working...

Posted 23 Apr 2026 Chef

Holt, Norfolk 

Kingsley Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £18.00 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,...

Posted 23 Apr 2026 Head Chef

Felixstowe, Suffolk 

Caring Homes Group
  • Full Time
  • £30,900 per annum

Head Chef – Cotman House, Felixstowe- £30,900 per annum 62 Bedded Dementia and Residential Care Home Full time; 40 hours per week Shifts may include alternate weekends Are you a talented chef with a passion...

Posted 22 Apr 2026 Sous Chef

Borehamwood, Hertfordshire 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £16.80 per hour

Package Description: Shift details; 7am-7pm and 7am-14.30pm and 11am -7pm 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...

Posted 22 Apr 2026 Chef

Ipswich, Suffolk 

Waterfield House
  • Part Time
  • £14.00 per hour

Second Chef Care Home: Waterfield House Hours per week: 16 (2 days per week) Salary: £14 an hour About the role: We are currently recruiting for a Second Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working as...

Posted 21 Apr 2026 Head Chef

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire 

Ashlynn Grange Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £17.77 per hour

Posted 21 Apr 2026 Cook

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 

Langdon House
  • Full Time
  • £13.00 per hour

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 21 Apr 2026 Chef

Luton, Bedfordshire 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £14.55 to £15.15 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...

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 17 Apr 2026 Cook/Chef

Saxmundham, Suffolk 

Chantry House
  • Full Time
  • 00
  • £13.50 per hour

Chantry House is a 24 bedded nursing home where the residents having varying nutritional requirements. We are looking for a hard working, dedicated Cook to join our team to provide highly nutritious,...

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 Chef

Great Yarmouth, Norfolk 

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

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...