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

Posted 1 hour ago Cook

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk 

Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines
  • Temporary / Cover
  • £12.50 per hour

NO AGENCIES, NO SPONSORSHIP, MUST LIVE WITHIN 45 MINS OF CARE HOME, MUST HAVE OWN TRANSPORT Cook / Chef Wanted – Part of a Caring Catholic Community (Ref 101) THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION TO COVER FOR OUR COOK WHO IS ON LONG TERM SICK LEAVE Location: Montana Care Home, Great Barton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 2RF Hours: 8am to 1:30pm Weekdays Salary: £12.50 per hour About Us: We strive to create...

Posted 3 hours ago Cook

Watford, Hertfordshire 

HC-One
  • Part Time
  • £14.20 to £14.80 per hour

HC-One are looking for a Cook with an S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery, a minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, and an understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points. We want you to have an amazing experience working at HC-One, starting with our commitment to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with...

Posted 3 hours ago Head Chef

Downham Market, Norfolk 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Part Time
  • £15.50 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 3 hours ago Second Chef - Care Home

Lowestoft, Suffolk 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Part Time
  • £14.49 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? 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 17 hours ago Chef

Woodbridge, Suffolk 

Allonsfield House Nursing 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, 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 15 Sep 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 Sep 2025 Cook

Chelmsford, Essex 

HC-One
  • Part Time
  • £13.25 to £13.60 per hour

HC-One are looking for an Cook 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 communicate...

Posted 13 Sep 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 12 Sep 2025 Area Relief Chef

Wisbech, Cambridgeshire 

Country Court
  • Full Time
  • 16 - 16 Per Annum
  • £16.00 per hour

Relief Chef required to provide cover across our Care Homes Covering Lyncroft Care Home, Tallington Lodge Care Home, Castor Lodge Care Home and Hermitage House We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship. Hours: 40 hours per week, working weekends on rota Do you crave the taste of success? Do you dream of delivering a high quality nutritionally benefitting plate of food that not only tickles...

Posted 12 Sep 2025 Area Relief Chef

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire 

Country Court
  • Full Time
  • 16 - 16 Per Annum
  • £16.00 per hour

Relief Chef required to provide cover across our Care Homes Covering Lyncroft Care Home, Tallington Lodge Care Home, Castor Lodge Care Home and Hermitage House We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship. Hours: 40 hours per week, working weekends on rota Do you crave the taste of success? Do you dream of delivering a high quality nutritionally benefitting plate of food that not only tickles...

Posted 12 Sep 2025 Area Relief Chef

Wisbech, Cambridgeshire 

Country Court
  • Full Time
  • 16 - 16 Per Annum
  • £16.00 per hour

Relief Chef required to provide cover across our Care Homes in Sheffield area ( Covering Abbey Grange Care & Nursing Home & Belmont House Care & Nursing Home) We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship. Hours: 40 hours per week, working weekends on rota Do you crave the taste of success? Do you dream of delivering a high quality nutritionally benefitting plate of food that not only tickles...

Posted 12 Sep 2025 Chef Manager

Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire 

Quantum Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £18 per hour + plus Weekend and Bank Holiday enhancements

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 12 Sep 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 12 Sep 2025 Deputy Chef Manager

Borehamwood, Hertfordshire 

Quantum Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £13.73 - 13.73 per hour + £14.10 per hour plus Weekend and B

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 12 Sep 2025 Sous Chef

Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire 

Quantum Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £16.33 - 16.33 per hour + £17.33 per hour plus Bank Holiday

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 Alternative Weekends As a Sous Chef...

Posted 12 Sep 2025 Sous Chef

Royston, Hertfordshire 

Quantum Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £15.55 - 15.55 per hour + £16.55 per hour weekends

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 12 Sep 2025 Head Chef

Royston, Hertfordshire 

Quantum Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £21 per hour + plus Weekend and Bank Holiday enhancements

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. Quantum Care is dedicated to enhancing the lives of older individuals...

Posted 12 Sep 2025 Deputy Chef

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk 

Stow Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £250 Joining Bonus
  • £14.18 per hour

Our Deputy Chef Role Supported by the Head Chef Preparing fresh, delicious meals for elderly residents Supporting residents to live fulfilling lives Maintain the kitchen to SFBB standards 36 hours per week, 7.30am - 4.30pm, Alternate weekends The skills you’ll need An experienced chef with experience of a professional kitchen Adaptable to dietary requirements Passionate about great quality food and...

Posted 11 Sep 2025 Cook - Bank

Canvey Island, Essex 

Longview
  • Temporary / Cover
  • £13.00 per hour

Posted 11 Sep 2025 Deputy Chef Manager

Borehamwood, Hertfordshire 

The Mead
  • Full Time
  • plus Weekend and Bank Holiday enhancements
  • £13.73 – £14.10 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 11 Sep 2025 Chef Manager

St Albans, Hertfordshire 

Vesta Lodge
  • Full Time
  • plus Weekend and Bank Holiday enhancements
  • £13.73 – £14.10 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. Part time – Weekdays & alternate weekends Your Skills: Good knowledge...

Posted 11 Sep 2025 Chef Manager

Hertford, Hertfordshire 

Belmont View
  • Full Time
  • plus Weekend and Bank Holiday enhancements
  • £18.00 – £18.25 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 10 Sep 2025 Cook

Waltham Abbey, Essex 

Tallis House
  • Temporary / Cover
  • £13.00 per hour

Posted 10 Sep 2025 Bank Sous Chef

St Albans, Hertfordshire 

Caring Homes Group
  • Full Time
  • £14.06 - £14.06

Sous Chef, Bank - The Orchard, St Albans - £14.06 per hour 63 Bedded Nursing Care Home Bank position - Flexible hours 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 10 Sep 2025 Chef

Chelmsford, Essex 

HC-One
  • Part Time
  • £14.20 to £14.80 per hour

HC-One are looking for a Chef with an S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery, a minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, and an understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points. We want you to have an amazing experience working at HC-One, starting with our commitment to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with...

Posted 10 Sep 2025 Assistant Chef / 2nd Chef

Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire 

Bupa Care Homes
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £13.59 - £15.09

Assistant Chef / 2nd Chef Allington Court Care Home, Lye Lane, Bricket Wood, St Albans AL2 3TN £13.59 - £15.09 per hour, depending on experience Permanent contract: Day shifts - 07:00am - 17:30pm £1000 Welcome bonus• 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...

Posted 09 Sep 2025 Head Chef

Rayleigh, Essex 

Rosedale Court
  • Full Time
  • To be discussed

Posted 09 Sep 2025 Head Chef

Waltham Abbey, Essex 

Ashbrook Court Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £18.50 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 £18.50 per hour – Paid breaks on 12-hour shift Full time - 40 hours per week Weekday and alternate...

Posted 09 Sep 2025 Head Chef

Norwich, Norfolk 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Part 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 09 Sep 2025 Chef - Bank

Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Part 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...