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

Posted 39 minutes ago Sous Chef

Dunstable, Bedfordshire 

Caddington Grove Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £34099.56 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 17 hours ago Chef

Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire 

Kenwood Care Home
  • Part Time
  • £15 per hour
  • £15.00 per hour

Make a Difference Through Great Food Are you passionate about cooking and creating nutritious, delicious meals? Do you enjoy making a positive impact on people's lives through food and hospitality? At...

Posted 22 hours ago Cook

Wickford, Essex 

Silvanna Court
  • Part Time
  • £13.45 per hour

Posted 22 hours ago Cook

Stevenage, Hertfordshire 

Wisden Court
  • Part Time
  • £13.45 per hour

Posted 30 Jun 2026 Cook/Chef

Beccles, Suffolk 

Beccles Care Home
  • Part Time
  • £14.55 per hour

Posted 26 Jun 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 26 Jun 2026 Assistant Chef

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 

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

Job Description: Assistant Chef Cottenham Court Care Home High Street, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8SS CQC rating: Good Salary : £14.09-£15.59 per hour depending on experience Permanent contract 40 hours...

Posted 25 Jun 2026 Head Chef

Biggleswade, Bedfordshire 

Care Concern Group Ltd
  • Full Time
  • 18 - per hour

Situated in the residential area of Kings Reach in the market town of Biggleswade, our private, luxury care home offers several types of care for up to 65 residents. Head Chef Contract £18.00 per hour...

Posted 25 Jun 2026 Head Chef

Frinton-on-Sea, Essex 

Care Concern Group Ltd
  • Full Time
  • 17.31 - per hour

Our private, luxurious care home is delightfully situated by the seaside in Frinton-on-Sea, which offers premium living for the elderly, comprising of 70 bedrooms. Head Chef Contract £17.31 per hour Contracted...

Posted 24 Jun 2026 Sous Chef

Downham Market, Norfolk 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £13.15 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...

Posted 23 Jun 2026 Chef

Diss, Norfolk 

Kingsley Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £15.00 per hour
  • £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 23 Jun 2026 Head Chef

Ware, Hertfordshire 

Ashwood
  • Full Time
  • To be discussed

Head Chef Care Home: Ashwood Hours per week: 40 hours 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...

Posted 22 Jun 2026 Head Chef

Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire 

Westgate Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £40k - 42k per year

Head Chef – Chorleywood, Rickmansworth Location: Burford House Care Home, Rickmansworth Road, Chorleywood, WD3 5SQ Salary: £40,000 to £42,000 per annum. Dependent on experience and qualifications Hours:...

Posted 22 Jun 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 in our 22-bed retirement residence care home. Preparing menus/meals agreed by service users and manager, including...

Posted 20 Jun 2026 Chef - Bank

Newmarket, Suffolk 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £18.49 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? ABOUT THE ROLE: This is a casual, part-time role...

Posted 19 Jun 2026 Sous Chef

Leigh-on-Sea, Essex 

Chalkwell Grange
  • Full Time
  • £14.50 per hour

Sous Chef Care Home: Chalkwell Grange Hours per week: 40 Salary: £14.50 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...

Posted 19 Jun 2026 Assistant Chef

Norwich, Norfolk 

Dussindale Park Care Home
  • Part Time
  • £14.23 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...

Posted 19 Jun 2026 Cook - Dual Site

Benfleet, Essex 

Runwood Homes Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £13.45 per hour

Second Chef - Dual Site Care Home: Waterfield House (Hadleigh) and Brewster House (Heybridge) Hours per week: 36 (16hrs at Waterfield House and 20hrs at Brewster House) - 4 days per week Salary: £13.45...

Posted 19 Jun 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 18 Jun 2026 Cook

Benfleet, Essex 

Runwood Homes Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £13.45 per hour

Second Chef Care Home: Dual Site, working at Evelyn May House (Langdon Hills) and Woodbury Court (Laindon) Hours per week: 44 (24hrs Evelyn May House, 20hrs Woodbury Court) - 5 days per week Salary: £13.45...

Posted 18 Jun 2026 Chef

Basildon, Essex 

Woodbury Court
  • Part Time
  • £13.45 per hour

Chef Care Home: Woodbury Court Hours per week: 20 (2 days 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 18 Jun 2026 Cook

St Albans, Hertfordshire 

Verulam House Nursing Home
  • Full Time
  • N/A
  • £16.00 per hour

Cook Full Time: 28 or 35 Hours per week Location: Verulam House Care Home, Verulam Road, St Albans, AL3 4DH Are you passionate about great food and creating a homely dining experience? We’re looking for...

Posted 18 Jun 2026 Chef

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 

Cherry Hinton Care Home
  • Part Time
  • Competitive Salary
  • £13.00 – £16.00 per hour

TLC Care are looking for an experienced Casual Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering a first-class food service within our care home. At TLC Care, our focus is quality of life. The design of our...

Posted 16 Jun 2026 Chef Manager

Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire 

Quantum Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £34,727 per hour

Chef Manager Hours: Full time 37 hours per week Salary: £34,727 per annum Schedule: Weekdays + Alternate Weekends Shifts: 8.30am to 5pm / 9am to 5.30pm Location: Belmont View, Hailey Drive, Hailey Lane,...

Posted 16 Jun 2026 Head Chef

Lowestoft, Suffolk 

Kirkley Manor Nursing Home
  • 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...

Posted 16 Jun 2026 Chef

Chelmsford, Essex 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £15.05 to £15.65 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 15 Jun 2026 Chef

Cromer, Norfolk 

Halsey House
  • Full Time
  • £14.39 to £14.96 per hour

About The Role A new opportunity for a Chef to work in the kitchen at Halsey House care home. We have a 35 hour per week contract available with work pattern of 5 over 7 days rota including weekend and...

Posted 15 Jun 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 15 Jun 2026 Chef

Hitchin, Hertfordshire 

Foxholes Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £16.49 per hour

Location: Foxholes Care Home or Sloe Hill Residential Home Reports to: Home/Deputy Manager Purpose of the Role: To plan, prepare, and deliver nutritious, well-balanced meals for residents in a safe, efficient,...

Posted 12 Jun 2026 Chef

Eye, Suffolk 

Yaxley House Care 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,...