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

Posted 20 hours ago Cook

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

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

The Cook at 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 work with the Kitchen Manager to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen and share our ethos of creating an ambient dining experience at every mealtime helping to create a great place to live for our residents. Safeguarding...

Posted 12 Feb 2026 Head Chef

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire 

Maun View
  • Full Time
  • £14.50 per hour

Posted 12 Feb 2026 Regional Bank Chef

Bourne, Lincolnshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £17.50 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! We have a Regional Bank Chef opportunity to support our care homes in and around the region. Working days only with the chance to work flexible hours as well as multiple locations. You will also have the...

Posted 09 Feb 2026 Cook

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire 

Maun View
  • Part Time
  • £13.00 per hour

Second Chef Care Home: Maun View Hours per week: 33 (3 days per week, 7am - 6pm) Salary: £13 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...

Posted 08 Feb 2026 Cook

Derby, Derbyshire 

The Yews Residential Home
  • Part Time
  • N/A
  • £15,000 – £16,000 per annum

Looking for an experienced cook to work in a busy small care home based in Alvaston, must have level 3 food hygiene certificate, preferably experience in elderly care needs and traditional dishes

Posted 07 Feb 2026 Second Chef - Bank - Care Home

Kettering, Northamptonshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £15.39 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 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 06 Feb 2026 Sous Chef

Stamford, Lincolnshire 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £13.95 - £13.95

Package Description: Shift details; Day 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...

Posted 04 Feb 2026 Cook

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

The Manor Residential Home
  • Part Time
  • £12.60 – £13.00 per hour

Job Role: Cook Location: The Manor Residential Home Pay: Starting at £12.60 per hour, increasing to £13 after in-house training Hours: Part-time (26 hours per week) Reporting to: Care Home Manager We are looking for an enthusiastic person with previous catering experience to run our kitchen which produces the daily meals for 27 residents. The successful candidate must have a good knowledge of providing...

Posted 04 Feb 2026 Second Chef - Care Home

Stamford, Lincolnshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £13.87 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 02 Feb 2026 Weekend Cook

Swadlincote, Derbyshire 

Overseal Residential Home
  • Part Time
  • to be discussed
  • £12.21 per hour

We are looking for a weekend cook who can join our friendly team, Working hours are Saturday and Sunday 7-2pm however there will be possibly other shifts such as Holiday cover or Bank holidays Cleaning, the kitchen must be cleaned on a regular basis and ensure that the Prep area is cleaned and sanitised at the end of every shift Food safety, ensuring food hygiene and Health and Safety policies are...

Posted 31 Jan 2026 Head Chef - Bank

Derby, Derbyshire 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £15.15 - £15.15

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 31 Jan 2026 Chef - Bank

Stamford, Lincolnshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • Up to £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 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 30 Jan 2026 Sous Chef

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

Edwalton Manor Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £14.86 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 a vital role in preparing meals tailored to the dietary needs and preferences of our residents. Ensuring every dish is made with love, supporting the health and happiness of those we care for. Joining...

Posted 30 Jan 2026 Chef de Partie

Leicester, Leicestershire 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £12.50 to £13.00 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 30 Jan 2026 Regional Bank Chef

Stamford, Lincolnshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £17.50 per hour (Inclusive of 12.07% bank uplift)

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! We have a Regional Bank Chef opportunity to support our care homes in and around the region. Working days only with the chance to work flexible hours as well as multiple locations. You will also have the...

Posted 29 Jan 2026 Cook

Spalding, Lincolnshire 

Patchett Lodge
  • Full Time
  • £12.54 per hour

Cook We’re one of the largest not for profit care provider in the UK, specialising in providing high quality, person-centred care for older people, in care homes and extra care housing nationwide. At OSJCT we care about our residents and we care about each other. That means you’ll enjoy great career development working for an expanding organisation. Because we’re a not for profit trust, we invest...

Posted 28 Jan 2026 Lawn Park - Cook

Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire 

Lawn Park Care Home
  • Part Time
  • £12.25 per hour

Lawn Park Care Home - Cook 1 x 15 hour vacancy - Working two days per week one week Thursday and Friday, the second week Saturday and Sunday 7am in a morning till 3pm in the afternoon. What is it like to work at Springcare? Here is what one of our valued Cooks said- “It gives me a great sense of satisfaction to know that our residents enjoy home-cooked food, keeping a sense of familiarity in their...

Posted 27 Jan 2026 Bank Chef

Matlock, Derbyshire 

Care Concern Group Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £14.88 per hour
  • £14.88 per hour

Bank Chef Catering and Hospitality - Darcy House Care Home Contract: Bank Salary:£14.88 Per Hour Shift Type: Days Contracted hours:0 Our brand-new, luxury care home is located in the beautiful town of Matlock in Derbyshire. We provide personalised Residential, Nursing, Dementia, Palliative & Nursing care for 78-residents. We’re looking for a skilled Chef to join our care home team, where you’ll play...

Posted 27 Jan 2026 Second Chef - Care Home

Northampton, Northamptonshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £14.40 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 27 Jan 2026 Commis Chef

Derby, Derbyshire 

Bupa Care Homes
  • Full Time
  • £12.60 per hour

Job Description: Commis Chef Location: Richmond Village, Aston on Trent, Derby, DE72 2EA Salary: From £12.60 per hour Plus £1,000 welcome bonus Contract: Full Time Shifts: Predominately 9-5pm with the occasional late night for events & alternate weekends *Should you be successfully hired into this role, we are pleased to be able to offer you a one-off Starter Bonus of £1000 as a thank you for deciding...

Posted 26 Jan 2026 Second Cook

Loughborough, Leicestershire 

Westroyd House Care Home
  • Part Time
  • £14.20 – £14.50 per hour

Looking for an experience cook to join our catering team. Must be able to work independantly and as part of a team and have experience in a commercial kitchen

Posted 24 Jan 2026 Regional Bank Chef

Northampton, Northamptonshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • Up to £18.00 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! We have a Regional Bank Chef opportunity to support our care homes in the Ashington and Bedlington areas. Working days only with the chance to work flexible hours as well as multiple locations. You will...

Posted 23 Jan 2026 Chef

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

Belvoir Vale
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £14.00 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 care sector. Here at Maria Mallaband our Chefs still work with seasonal ingredients and create dishes to restaurant standard. If you thrive on the delicate balance of creativity and budgets? Look no...

Posted 23 Jan 2026 Cook

Leicester, Leicestershire 

Cherrytree Care Home
  • Full Time or Part Time

Kara Healthcare are currently looking for a full-time Cook to join their caring, enthusiastic and supportive team. As a Chef/Cook you will prepare freshly cooked and nutritionally balanced meals for our residents every day. It is crucial you work collaboratively with our catering teams to ensure every meal reflects each residents’ likes, dislikes and dietary needs. About You: · Previous experience...

Posted 23 Jan 2026 Chef

Derby, Derbyshire 

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 23 Jan 2026 Sous Chef

Northampton, Northamptonshire 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £14.50 - £14.50

Package Description: Shift details: FTC (Paternity Leave), 07:30 - 18:00 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 Jan 2026 Chef (Bank)

Belper, Derbyshire 

Kilburn Care Home
  • Part Time
  • £12.81 per hour
  • £12.81 per hour

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community? Do you enjoy cooking and have experience? Are you able to work alongside residents in a Care Home to cater for their meals? What does the job role involve? The role includes but is not limited to: To control and monitor the progress of assistants and trainees and inform the Head Chef accordingly of any training required....

Posted 21 Jan 2026 Chef

Hinckley, Leicestershire 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £13.87 - £14.47 per hour
  • £13.87 – £14.47

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...