Cook & Chef Job Vacancies in London Care Homes & Care Settings

Posted 7 hours ago Chef

Wandsworth, London 

Country Court
  • Full Time
  • 14.5 - 14.5 Per Hour
  • £14.50 per hour

Chef -required at Lyle House Care Home, Roehampton London SW15, Part of the Country Court Family We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship. Hours: 40 hours per week, working weekends on rota Lyle House Care Home in Roehampton offers specialist residential and dementia care across 4 floors of luxury facilities. Our amazing staff led by the manager create a comforting routine for the residents...

Posted 11 Feb 2026 Bank Cook

South Croydon, London 

Villa Maria Nursing Home
  • Part Time
  • £12.60 per hour
  • £12.60 per hour

Villa Maria Private Nursing Home are looking for a Bank cook to work in our lovely home. We cater for people with learning disabilities and those who require nursing or dementia care. Villa Maria is a friendly, family-oriented care home, and we have been here for over 50 years, operating as a Nursing home. The position is for bank shifts only and covers annual leave in the absence of the head chef....

Posted 11 Feb 2026 Head Chef

Woodford Green, London 

Care Concern Group Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £14.00

Head Chef Catering and Hospitality - Heathlands Care Home Contract: Full Time Salary: £14.00 Per Hour Shift Type: Dayshift Contracted hours: 40 Heathlands Care Home is a modern, purpose-built home in Chingford, offering high-quality nursing, dementia, palliative and short-term care for up to 84 residents. Set within private landscaped gardens, the home features spacious ensuite bedrooms across three...

Posted 10 Feb 2026 Head Chef

Kingston upon Thames, London 

Aria Care
  • Full Time
  • £39,281 per annum

About the Home ?Galsworthy House, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7LX 72 Bedded Residential, Nursing care & specialist Dementia Home CQC Rating - Good About the role Head Chef Full-Time; 40 hours per week Working alternate weekends required £39,281 per annum What will Aria Care Offer you? Blue Light Discount Card Holiday & days out discounts Long service awards Recognition programme And much more! We are...

Posted 10 Feb 2026 Head Chef

Hampton, London 

Care Concern Group Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £35,000

Head Chef Catering and Hospitality - Hampton Care Home Contract:Full TimeSalary:£35,000 Per AnnumShift Type:DaysContracted hours:40 Hampton Care Home is a spacious, purpose-built home in the London suburb of Hampton, providing high-quality nursing, dementia, palliative and short-term care for up to 76 residents. Set across three floors with generous ensuite bedrooms, dedicated staff teams and secure...

Posted 10 Feb 2026 Sous Chef

Bexleyheath, London 

Care Concern Group Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £14.50

Sous Chef Catering and Hospitality - Maples Care Home Contract:Full TimeSalary:£14.50 Per HourShift Type:DaysContracted hours:40 Maples Care Home is a purpose-built nursing home in Bexleyheath, set over three floors and designed to combine modern facilities with a warm, homely atmosphere. The home offers 75 spacious ensuite bedrooms where residents are encouraged to personalise their space, creating...

Posted 09 Feb 2026 Chef De Partie

Kingston upon Thames, London 

Signature Senior Lifestyle Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £14.00 - £16.00 per hour

Develop your passion for food within a highly equipped kitchen, in-house bistro and fine dining restaurant, as part of our caring and supportive team, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Chef de Partie at our luxury care and nursing home in Kingston upon Thames. What Signature Offer From £14.00 per hour Shift times: 06.30am - 14.30pm and 11.00am - 19.00pm We require you to be flexible for...

Posted 07 Feb 2026 Sous Chef - Bank

Sidcup, London 

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 06 Feb 2026 Assistant Chef

Wandsworth, London 

Ashmead Care Centre
  • 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 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 06 Feb 2026 Sous Chef

Kingston upon Thames, London 

Aria Care
  • Full Time
  • £31,200 per annum

About the Home Galsworthy House, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7LX 72 Bedded Residential, Nursing care & specialist Dementia Home CQC Rating - Good Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk About the role Full-Time; 40 hours per week Working alternate weekends & No Evenings Day shifts £31,200 per annum What will Aria Care Offer you? Blue Light Discount Card Wagestream Holiday & days out discounts Long service awards...

Posted 05 Feb 2026 Head Chef

Barnet, London 

Carlton Court Care Home
  • Full Time
  • Competitive Salary
  • £40,000 – £42,000 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 04 Feb 2026 Chef

Pinner, London 

High Meadows
  • Full Time

Chef High Meadow Care Home, Pinner HA5 2HD Job Summary You’re a capable, experienced chef with a City & Guilds 705 qualification (or the equivalent). You’re a caring person who knows the vital role mealtimes play in the lives of frail, older people. Ideally, you’ve already got some experience catering for older people in a care home or similar setting. You’re well-organised and a good team player....

Posted 04 Feb 2026 Chef de Partie

Barnet, London 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £15.45 - £15.45

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 04 Feb 2026 Chef - Bank

Haringey, London 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full 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? This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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,...

Posted 04 Feb 2026 Assistant Chef

Northwood, London 

Bupa Care Homes
  • Part Time
  • £14.00 per hour

Job Description: Assistant Chef / 2nd Chef Erskine Hall Care Home Watford Road, Northwood HA6 3PA CQC rating: Good Salary: £14.00 per hour £1000 Welcome bonus* Part time - 21 hours per week Monday to Sunday Early Shift 07-00am - 13-00pm Day Shift 07-00am - 18-00pm 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...

Posted 03 Feb 2026 Chef Manager - Bank

Barnet, London 

Bupa Care Homes
  • Full Time
  • £14.39 - £17.80 per hour

Job Description: Chef Manager (Bank) Hadley Lawns Care Home - Kitts End Rd, Barnet EN5 4QE CQC rating: Good Salary: £14.39 - £17.80 per hour depending on experience Bank contract 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 to help our residents live their...

Posted 30 Jan 2026 Care Home Chef

Enfield, London 

Brookwater House Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £32800.00 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 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 Sous Chef

Sidcup, London 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £15.00 - £15.00

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 Peripatetic Chef

Haringey, London 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £19.00 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 29 Jan 2026 Head Chef - Care Home

Southwark, London 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £38,000.00 per annum

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! Your Benefits and Rewards Working days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a week Rewarding Excellence' bonus where you will be financially rewarded up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection...

Posted 28 Jan 2026 Weekend Assistant Cooks

Upminster, London 

Freshfields
  • Part Time
  • To be discussed with candidate at interview

We are seeking Weekend Assistant Cooks to join our care home. We would consider a job share or cover for Saturday or Sunday or both days. It is a busy/open planned kitchen producing 40 covers at breakfast/lunch and preparing tea-time food. Our weekday Chefs prepare food for the weekend. It is basic good home cooking. Must be organised, reliable and willing to work with the elderly people.

Posted 27 Jan 2026 Second Chef - Care Home

Southwark, London 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £17.50 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 24 Jan 2026 Bank Chef

Ealing, London 

Torkington House
  • Temporary / Cover
  • paid monthly
  • £14.00 – £17.00 per hour

Our care home, Torkington House, is now seeking a bank Chef to prepare, cook and serve nutritionally balanced and attractively presented meals. This will be covering weekends, 7am – 4pm. As our Chef, you will: Prepare, cook and serve meals Supervise all staff working in the kitchen area or dining room. To apply, you will have: Experience of working in a kitchen environment Experience of serving food...

Posted 23 Jan 2026 Chef

South Croydon, London 

Beechwood House
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • pay is according to experience
  • £11.50 – £12.50 per hour

Are you a friendly and caring person seeking a new position with great job satisfaction within a care home that can support you in your career with progression? We are looking for a skilled and passionate Chef to support our team and ensure the efficient and effective running of the kitchen. To always strive to be the best, delivering the best food experience. You must be enthusiastic and self-motivated,...

Posted 23 Jan 2026 Sous Chef

Barnet, London 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £17.00 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 Jan 2026 Weekend Chef - Care home, Ickenham

Uxbridge, London 

Woodlands Care Home
  • Part Time
  • ACCORDING TO EXPERIENCE

POSITION: WEEKEND CHEF A family run care-home caring for 19 residents with Dementia. SATURDAY: 08:00 – 15:00 SUNDAY: 08:00 – 15:00 RESPONSIBLE TO: The Kitchen Manager / Registered Home Manager As a Weekend Chef you'll be asked to support with; - Food Preparation, following meal specs and menu plans - Delivering Good Quality Cuisine & Safe Service - Temperature recording - Cooking a variety of menus...

Posted 21 Jan 2026 Chef Manager

Wembley, London 

Bupa Care Homes
  • Full Time
  • £30,055 - £36,212 per annum

Job Description: Chef Manager Middlesex Manor Care Home, 119 Harrow Road, Middlesex, Wembley, HA9 6DQ CQC rating: Good Salary: £30,055 - £36,212 per annum depending on experience Perm contract - 40 hours per week 06:30 - 17:00 (may be adjusted to suit the needs of the home) Welcome bonus: £1000** We make health happen Here at Bupa, we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated...

Posted 20 Jan 2026 COOK

Beckenham, London 

Oak Lodge Care Home
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • 0

We have a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Chef/Cook. Do you love being in a care setting, providing healthy balanced cuisine for the elerdy?