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

Posted 40 minutes ago Cook / Chef

Leicester, Leicestershire 

London Road Specialist Nursing Home
  • Full Time
  • Starting at £12.21 per hour depending on experience.
  • £12.21 per hour

Mauricare Homes are seeking an individual passionate about cooking, to provide delicious and nutritious meals for our lovely residents at London Road Specialist Nursing Home. Key Responsibilities: Ensuring...

Posted 2 hours ago Chef

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £14.55 to £15.15 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 2 hours ago Regional Bank Chef

Stamford, Lincolnshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £18.06 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...

Posted 16 May 2026 Cook

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £15.05 to £15.65 per hour

The Cook at Rivendell view 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...

Posted 15 May 2026 COOK

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

St Martins Residential Home
  • Part Time
  • £12.71 per hour

We’re seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Weekend Cook to join our warm and welcoming 21 bed residential care home. It’s a great role for someone who loves cooking, takes pride in serving tasty, nutritious...

Posted 15 May 2026 Chef

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £14.55 to £15.15 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 14 May 2026 Chef

Derby, Derbyshire 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £14.55 to £15.15 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 12 May 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 12 May 2026 Second Chef - Care Home

Kettering, Northamptonshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £16.00 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...

Posted 08 May 2026 Cook

Swadlincote, Derbyshire 

Akari Care Ltd
  • Part Time
  • £15.02 - £15.02 per Hour

**Please note this is a 16hour contract** If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care....

Posted 07 May 2026 Head Chef

Northampton, Northamptonshire 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £16.45 per hour

Package Description: Shift Details: 7 am-5.30 pm 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...

Posted 07 May 2026 Head Chef

Wigston, Leicestershire 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £17.45 per hour

Package Description: Shift details; to be discussed 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...

Posted 07 May 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...

Posted 07 May 2026 Second Chef - Bank - Care Home

Kettering, Northamptonshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £16.00 per hour

This is bank 0hrs contract role to cover annual leave, sickness and gaps in rotas. Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance...

Posted 06 May 2026 Bank Assistant Chef

Horncastle, Lincolnshire 

Glenholme Healthcare Group Ltd
  • Part Time
  • Bank – flexible hours, as and when required
  • £12.75 per hour

Assistant Chef – Bank Location: Thimbleby Court, Glenholme Healthcare Salary: £12.75 per hour* Contract Type: Bank – flexible hours, as and when required About Thimbleby Court & Glenholme Healthcare Thimbleby...

Posted 06 May 2026 Weekend Cook

Swadlincote, Derbyshire 

Overseal Residential Home
  • Part Time
  • to be discussed
  • £12.71 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,...

Posted 06 May 2026 Peripatetic Chef

Northampton, Northamptonshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £19.00 per hour + mileage

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...

Posted 04 May 2026 Cook

Chesterfield, Derbyshire 

St Michael's Nursing and Residential Home
  • Part Time
  • £13.00 per hour

We are looking for a cook for three days a week and 30 hours in total. They must understand the importance of food for our residents and an understanding of IDDSI would be welcomed but not essential....

Posted 01 May 2026 Lawn Park - Cook

Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire 

Lawn Park Care Home
  • Part Time
  • £12.71 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...

Posted 01 May 2026 Sous Chef

Stamford, Lincolnshire 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Part Time
  • £13.13 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 30 Apr 2026 Cook

Bourne, Lincolnshire 

Digby Court
  • Full Time
  • £13.24 per hour
  • £13.24

Cook Location: Digby Court Pay rate: £13.24 Contracted hours: 16 ABOUT THE ROLE Are you an experienced catering assistant, commis chef or cook that takes pride in your work? Are you looking for your next...

Posted 29 Apr 2026 Cook

Loughborough, Leicestershire 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £15.05 to £15.65 per hour

The Cook at Woodthorpe Lodge 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...

Posted 29 Apr 2026 Second Chef - Care Home

Northampton, Northamptonshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £16.00 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...

Posted 28 Apr 2026 Head Chef

Lincoln, Lincolnshire 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £15.69 to £16.29 per hour

As a Head Chef at HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything you do. It’s a quality that touches every part of life in our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Everyone who works...

Posted 27 Apr 2026 Head Cook

Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire 

Strawberry Fields
  • Full Time
  • £13.00 per hour fixed per hour
  • £13.00 per hour

As a head cook you be be responsible for leading the catering team in delivering high-quality, nutrious and appetising meals whilst managing budget, stock levels and health and safety standards. You will...

Posted 26 Apr 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...

Posted 25 Apr 2026 Head Chef

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £16.20 to £16.80 per hour

As a Head Chef at HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything you do. It’s a quality that touches every part of life in our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Everyone who works...

Posted 21 Apr 2026 Assistant Chef

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

Belvoir Vale
  • Full 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...

Posted 21 Apr 2026 Chef

Lincoln, Lincolnshire 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £14.55 to £15.15 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...