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

Posted 4 hours ago 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 23 hours ago Cook

Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex 

Crowstone House
  • Part Time
  • £13.50 per hour

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 £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 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...

Posted 11 Mar 2026 Cook/Chef

Royston, Hertfordshire 

Southwell Court
  • Full Time
  • £32,864 per annum

At Black Swan Care Group, we are currently looking for a cook/chef to work in one of our residential care facilities, Southwell Court on a full-time, 40-hour permanent contract, £32,864 per annum. Southwell Court is a modern, spacious residential care home in the heart of the village of Melbourn, Cambridgeshire. Black Swan Care Group have become a Real Living Wage employer! Our other benefits include:...

Posted 11 Mar 2026 Cook/Chef

Sandy, Bedfordshire 

Potton View
  • Full Time
  • £14.20 per hour

At Black Swan Care Group, we are currently looking for a cook/chef to work in one of our residential care facilities, Potton View, on a full time, 48 hour permanent contract, £14.20 per hour. Potton View is a private residential care home located in the tranquil village of Gamlingay, on the Cambridgeshire border with Hertfordshire. Designed to offer exceptional care in a serene countryside setting,...

Posted 10 Mar 2026 Second Chef Bank

Ely, Cambridgeshire 

Care UK Careers
  • Temporary / Cover
  • £16.99 per hour
  • £16.99 per hour

Set in the picturesque Cambridgeshire countryside, nestled in the charming village of Fordham near Chippenham, Waterhouse Manor offers exceptional residential, dementia and respite care in elegant, purpose-built surroundings Designed for comfort and connection, residents enjoy leisure time the way they choose. Whether that is having cake and coffee with friends in our stylish lounges, enjoying a quiet...

Posted 09 Mar 2026 Cook

March, Cambridgeshire 

Aria Court Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £12.46 per hour

As a Cook at Aria Court Care Home, you will be responsible for ensuring the catering services and residential dining experience is of the highest standard and quality for our residents. About Aria Court Care Home: After a recent refurbishment, Aria Court is now a sparkling 92-bedroom care home with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Located in a quiet residential nook in March, Cambridgeshire,...

Posted 06 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 05 Mar 2026 Chef

Holt, Norfolk 

Kingsley Healthcare Group
  • 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 04 Mar 2026 Cook

Ely, Cambridgeshire 

The Firs Residential Care Home
  • Full Time
  • hourly paid
  • £12.50 – £14.00 per hour

We are looking for a cook who is passionate about his/her work to cook for elderly people. Good knowledge about allergies, modified diet, fortifiedmeals. Passion about cooking and baking. Has experience to working in samilar setting and has a food hygiene certificate.

Posted 04 Mar 2026 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 03 Mar 2026 Second Chef

King's Lynn, Norfolk 

Goodwins Hall Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £13.37 per hour

As a Second Chef at Goodwins Hall Care Home, you will be responsible for ensuring a high quality of food service and meal preparation within the home. About Goodwins Hall Care Home: Nestled in a quiet area at the bottom of Goodwins Road, our 76-bedroom care home is known for its beautiful fountain centrepiece at the entrance. Our sought-after care home provides a variety of high-quality care, whilst...

Posted 03 Mar 2026 Cook

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 

Alex Wood House
  • Part Time
  • £12.66 per hour

As a Cook at Alex Wood House Care Home, you will be responsible for ensuring the catering services and residential dining experience is of the highest standard and quality for our residents. About Alex Wood House Care Home: Alex Wood House is an exceptional residential care home in Cambridge. At Alex Wood House we pride ourselves on our family-feel, attractive gardens and providing outstanding care...

Posted 03 Mar 2026 Chef

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire 

Ashlynn Grange Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £12.46 per hour

As a Chef at Ashlynn Grange Care Home, you will be responsible for ensuring the catering services and residential dining experience is of the highest standard and quality for our residents. About Ashlynn Grange Care Home: Ashlynn Grange is an exceptional 153-bed care home in Peterborough. The home prides itself on the surrounding gardens that grow flowers and a variety of different vegetables. The...

Posted 02 Mar 2026 Chef

Cromer, Norfolk 

Halsey House
  • Full Time
  • £11.73 – £12.60 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 we’ll be here as long as they need us. Our Values and Behaviours Does the following describe you? A desire to provide a great customer service and support Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with...

Posted 01 Mar 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 to ensure that the physical and emotional wellbeing of our residents is maintained at the highest level in a pleasant and friendly, harmonious environment. Your Duties: To cater to a high standard and...

Posted 27 Feb 2026 Head Chef

Bedford, Bedfordshire 

Richmond Manor Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £42000.00 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 Head Chef to help us achieve our goals. As our Head chef, you will be leading, managing and be accountable for the kitchen team to achieve and maintain an exceptional dining experience for our residents. Joining us at Richmond Manor, our luxury care home that provides...

Posted 26 Feb 2026 Head Chef

Potters Bar, Hertfordshire 

Cuffley Manor
  • Full Time
  • £35,000.00 - £40,000.00 per annum. 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...