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

Posted 24 Nov 2025 Cook

Benfleet, Essex 

Elizabeth House
  • Full Time
  • £13.00 per hour

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...

Posted 24 Nov 2025 Chef - Bank

Wymondham, Norfolk 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £15.48 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 22 Nov 2025 Sous Chef

Braintree, Essex 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £15.00 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 22 Nov 2025 Sous Chef - Bank

Braintree, Essex 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £13.50 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 21 Nov 2025 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 21 Nov 2025 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 21 Nov 2025 Chef

Chelmsford, Essex 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £14.20 to £14.80 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. This role includes a £1,000 welcome bonus. About You...

Posted 21 Nov 2025 Sous Chef - Bank

Bushey, Hertfordshire 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £14.95 per hour

Package Description: Shift pattern; 7am-3:30pm, 9am-5:30pm, 11am-7:30pm 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 21 Nov 2025 Head Chef

Norwich, Norfolk 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £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 Nov 2025 Sous Chef

Sudbury, Suffolk 

Caring Homes Group
  • Full Time
  • £14 - £14

Sous Chef – Mellish House, Sudbury - £14 per hour 48 Bedded Residential and Dementia Care Home Full time; 40 hours Shifts include alternate weekends 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....

Posted 20 Nov 2025 Chef

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire 

Water Mill House Care Home
  • Part Time
  • £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 £13.50 per hour Part time - 24 hour contract Weekend shifts Paid holiday Pension Staff recognition...

Posted 20 Nov 2025 Head Chef

Potters Bar, Hertfordshire 

Cuffley Manor
  • Full Time
  • 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 20 Nov 2025 Chef

Basildon, Essex 

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. This role includes a £1,000 welcome bonus. About You...

Posted 19 Nov 2025 Cook

Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex 

Langley Lodge
  • Full Time
  • to be discussed depending on experience
  • £12.21 – £14.50 per hour

We’re currently looking to recruit a Cook to join our dedicated team. About the Role: As a Cook, you will be responsible for planning, preparing, and serving a nutritious and varied diet for those in our care, taking into consideration any specialist dietary requirements. All food is freshly prepared in-house to a high standard, so a good level of cooking experience is essential for this role. Key...

Posted 19 Nov 2025 Second Chef - Care Home

Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £17.00 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 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 18 Nov 2025 Weekend Chef

Basildon, Essex 

Woodbury Court
  • Part Time
  • £13.00 per hour

Weekend Chef Care Home: Woodbury Court Hours per week: 20 hours a week Salary: £13.00 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...

Posted 18 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 18 Nov 2025 Sous Chef

Royston, Hertfordshire 

Quantum Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £15.55 - 16.55 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. Sous Chef Full time – 37 hours per week, alternate weekends required...

Posted 18 Nov 2025 Head Chef

Norwich, Norfolk 

St Michael's Court
  • Full Time
  • £15.00 – £15.99 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 18 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 18 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 18 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 18 Nov 2025 Second chef

Ipswich, Suffolk 

Care UK Careers
  • Full Time
  • £14.14 per hour

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

Posted 17 Nov 2025 Chef

Bedford, Bedfordshire 

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, 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 17 Nov 2025 Cook/Chef

Norwich, Norfolk 

Taverham Grove
  • Part Time
  • £12.60 per hour

Cook/Chef At Black Swan Care Group, we are currently looking for a cook/chef to work in one of our residential care facilities, Taverham Grove on a part time, 31.5 hour, permanent contract, £12.60 per hour. This position will be working 07:00am-16:00pm and working every other weekend. Taverham Grove Care Home is located in Taverham to the west of Norwich in Norfolk. The home will be providing short-term,...

Posted 17 Nov 2025 Chef

Norwich, Norfolk 

Brooke House Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £13.50 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, 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 16 Nov 2025 Cook

Colchester, Essex 

The Haven
  • Full Time

To provide a high quality catering service for the Care Home residents and manage all activities in relation to the service, including food preparation, planning, ordering and food delivery to Residents. To provide balanced and nutritious menus, which cater for the Residents needs and preferences, taking into account ethnic and religious convictions.

Posted 14 Nov 2025 Cook

Great Dunmow, Essex 

Bings Hall
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • Up to £13.50 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 13 Nov 2025 Head Chef

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 

Langdon House
  • Full Time
  • £16.54 per hour

As the Head Chef at Langdon House Care Home, you will be responsible for overseeing the whole catering service within the home. About Langdon House Care Home: Langdon House is an exceptional residential care home in Cambridge. At Langdon House we pride ourselves on our family-feel, attractive gardens and providing outstanding care to each of our residents. We’re based in a quiet nook in Chesterton...