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

Posted 11 Mar 2026 Regional Bank Chef

Hebburn, Tyne & Wear 

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 10 Mar 2026 Cook - bank position

Ferryhill, Durham 

Tenlands Care Home
  • Temporary / Cover
  • depend on experience
  • £12.55 per hour

Reporting to the Home Manager, the Cook is responsible for ensuring a high quality of food service and meal preparation within the home. The Cook will be working closely with the other service teams ensuring the highest service standards are achieved. Job Requirements Leadership and Management Assist the Kitchen Assistants with all regulatory and statutory requirements are met and company policies...

Posted 10 Mar 2026 Regional Bank Chef

Gateshead, Tyne & Wear 

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 the Ashington and Bedlington areas. Working days only with the chance to work flexible hours as well as multiple locations. You will...

Posted 09 Mar 2026 Assistant Chef

Newton Aycliffe, Durham 

Rose Lodge Care Home
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £13.77 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 05 Mar 2026 Regional Bank Chef

Darlington, Durham 

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 the Ashington and Bedlington areas. Working days only with the chance to work flexible hours as well as multiple locations. You will...

Posted 04 Mar 2026 Regional Bank Chef

Darlington, Durham 

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 28 Feb 2026 Second Chef - Care Home

Chester le Street, Durham 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £13.09 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 26 Feb 2026 Assistant Cook

Peterlee, Durham 

Peterlee Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £13.29ph + benefits package
  • £12.21 – £14.00 per hour

Join the Adventure in our Home – Where Work and Fun Come Together! Are you ready to leap into an exciting career with a twist? Within our Homes, we mix fun, rewards, and endless opportunities into the perfect mix of a job! Here's a sneak peek into the exciting adventures that await you. Join the Culinary Adventure: Step into our kitchen as a Culinary Maestro and whip up nutritious, mouth-watering,...

Posted 25 Feb 2026 Second Chef

Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne & Wear 

Hadrian House
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £14.75 per hour

Hadrian House in Gateshead is a warm and welcoming care home. In fact, residents and their families often compare us to a hotel (just take a look at our testimonials) We offer cosy and inviting lounges, beautifully furnished ensuite bedrooms, delicious meals and plenty of fun activities, and underpinning it all is our commitment to superb care. At Hadrian House we provide a wide range of care for...

Posted 24 Feb 2026 Second Chef - Care Home

Bedlington, Northumberland 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £13.09 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 20 Feb 2026 Assistant Chef

Hartlepool, Durham 

Field View
  • Part Time
  • £13.27 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 19 Feb 2026 Chef (Bank)

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear 

Derwent Care Home
  • Part Time
  • New Pay Rates from April
  • £14.88 per hour

Chef (Bank) Pay Rate £14.88 - new pay rate from April Are you ready for a new challenge? Your next role as Bank Chef at Derwent care home could be just what you’re looking for. It’s a great place to work and you’ll be joining a brilliant team of people who are all dedicated to providing the very highest care for our residents. An important part of that care is the delivery of nutritious but delicious...

Posted 16 Feb 2026 Chef

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear 

Ashton Court
  • Part Time
  • £12.00 - £13.00 per hour Competitive Salary + Benefits Package
  • £12.00 – £13.00 per hour

Join the Adventure in our Home – Where Work and Fun Come Together! Are you ready to leap into an exciting career with a twist? Within our Homes, we mix fun, rewards, and endless opportunities into the perfect mix of a job! Here's a sneak peek into the exciting adventures that await you. Join the Culinary Adventure: Step into our kitchen as a Culinary Maestro and whip up nutritious, mouth-watering,...

Posted 12 Feb 2026 Assistant Chef

Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £12.92 to £13.27 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 10 Feb 2026 Cook

Sunderland, Tyne & Wear 

Cedar House
  • Full Time
  • Exceeds National Minimum Wage
  • £12.79 per hour

Job Opportunity at Cedar House Care Home Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Cedar House Care Home is looking for caring, dedicated, and reliable individuals to join our team. Why Join Us? Competitive pay exceeding the National Minimum Wage Supportive and welcoming work environment Ongoing training and professional development opportunities The chance to be part of...