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

Posted 28 Mar 2026 Head Chef - Care Home

Sittingbourne, Kent 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £19.00 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! 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 Mar 2026 Chef Manager

Dartford, Kent 

Bupa Care Homes
  • Full Time
  • £30,971 - £38,168 depending on experience

Job Description: Chef Manager Location: Broad Oak Manor Care Home, Arnold Lane, Sutton at Hone, Kent DA4 9HF Contract: 12 months Fixed Term Contract Hours: 40 hours per week on days Salary: £30,971 - £38,168 depending on experience CQC rating: Good Green Gates offers residential, nursing, palliative, post-operative and respite care as well as support for adults with long term conditions. The home...

Posted 28 Mar 2026 Chef Manager

Oxford, Oxfordshire 

Bupa Care Homes
  • Full Time
  • £ 29,931 - £37,084 depending on experience

Job Description: Chef Manager Location: Green Gates Care Home, 2 Hernes Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7PT Contract: Permanent Hours: 40 hours per week on days with alternative weekends Salary: £ 29,931 - £37,084 depending on experience + £2000 annual bonus** Welcome bonus: £1000* CQC rating: Good Green Gates offers residential, nursing, palliative, post-operative and respite care as well as support...

Posted 27 Mar 2026 Chef

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £14.20 to £14.80 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 27 Mar 2026 Chef de Partie

Addlestone, Surrey 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £15.00 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 27 Mar 2026 Sous Chef - Bank

Eastbourne, East Sussex 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £14.00 per hour

Package Description: Shift details; Varied 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 27 Mar 2026 Chef - Bank

Hayling Island, Hampshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £16.25 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 26 Mar 2026 Cook

Chichester, West Sussex 

Manorfield Residential Home
  • Part Time
  • £13.50 per hour

Posted 26 Mar 2026 Sous Chef

Warlingham, Surrey 

Aria Care
  • Full Time
  • £15.50 per hour

About the Role Sous Chef 40 Hours per week £15.50 per hour Shift pattern: 07:00 – 17:30, 07:00 – 15:00 & 09:30 – 17:30. Working alternate weekends & No Evenings What will Aria Care Offer you? Blue Light Discount Card Wagestream Holiday & days out discounts Long service awards Recognition programme And much more! We are looking for a highly skilled Sous chef to create fresh nutritious meals for our...

Posted 26 Mar 2026 Second Chef - Bank - Care Home

Ashford, Kent 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £17.11 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 24 Mar 2026 Sous Chef

Haslemere, Surrey 

Aria Care
  • Full Time
  • 14.50

About the Home: Chestnut View Care Home,Lion Green, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1LA 60 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home About the role Sous Chef Full Time - 40 hours per week - working 4 days per week between 7am - 5.30pm Alternate weekends required Previous experience in a care home desirable £14.50 per hour What will Aria Care Offer you? Blue Light Discount Card Holiday & days out discounts...

Posted 24 Mar 2026 Head Chef

Haslemere, Surrey 

Aria Care
  • Full Time
  • 16.50

About the Home: Chestnut View Care Home,Lion Green, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1LA 60 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home About the role Head Chef Full Time - 40 hours per week - Alternate full weekends required IDDSI Experience is beneficial £16.60 per hour What will Aria Care Offer you? Blue Light Discount Card Holiday & days out discounts Long service awards Recognition programme And much...

Posted 24 Mar 2026 Chef de Partie

Marlow, Buckinghamshire 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £14.00 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 24 Mar 2026 Commis Chef - Bank

Banstead, Surrey 

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

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 24 Mar 2026 Chef - Bank

Horsham, West Sussex 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £16.20 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 24 Mar 2026 Chef - Bank

Wallingford, Oxfordshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £17.93 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 24 Mar 2026 Chef Manager

Maidenhead, Berkshire 

Bupa Care Homes
  • Full Time
  • £30,034 - £37,152 per annum

Job Description: Chef Manager St Marks Care Home - 110 St Mark's Rd, Maidenhead SL6 6DN Salary: £30,034 - £37,152 per annum depending on experience Perm contract 40 hours per week on a rota basis Welcome bonus: £1000** 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...

Posted 21 Mar 2026 Sous Chef

Tunbridge Wells, Kent 

Aria Care
  • Full Time
  • £15.05

About the Home Firtree House, 30 St James Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2JZ 42 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia care Home CQC Rating - Good About the role Sous Chef 30 Hours per week / Alternate weekends £15.05 per hour What will Aria Care Offer you? Blue Light Discount Card Holiday & days out discounts Long service awards Recognition programme And much more! We are looking for highly skilled...

Posted 21 Mar 2026 Chef - Bank

Newport, Isle of Wight 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £15.50 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? 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 21 Mar 2026 Second Chef - Care Home

Newport, Isle of Wight 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £15.00 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 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 21 Mar 2026 Chef - Bank

Herne Bay, Kent 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • Up to £19.15 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 20 Mar 2026 Head Chef

Swanley, Kent 

Cinnamon Care Collection
  • Full Time
  • Plus Benefits
  • £45,000 per annum

Head Chef Up to £45,000 depending on experience, plus company benefits Full Time Hours A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025! Awarded ‘One Of The UK’s Best Companies To Work For’ Currently, we are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the legal right to work in the UK Emerson Park is a luxurious Care Village situated in Hextable, near Swanley. This stunning care village comprises...

Posted 20 Mar 2026 Head Chef

Chichester, West Sussex 

Cinnamon Care Collection
  • Full Time
  • Plus Benefits
  • £40,000 per annum

Head Chef £40,000 per annum plus company benefits Full Time - Sociable Hours! A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025! Awarded 'One of the UK’s Best Companies to Work For’ Lakeview Grange is a luxurious 55 bedded residential and dementia care home based in Chichester, West Sussex. At Cinnamon we like to understand what our residents enjoy. That’s why our chefs visit all residents when they move into their new...

Posted 19 Mar 2026 Head Chef

Oxford, Oxfordshire 

Chawley Grove Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £50000 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 Chawley Grove, our luxury care home that provides...

Posted 19 Mar 2026 Peripatetic Chef

Waterlooville, Hampshire 

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 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 19 Mar 2026 Peripatetic Chef

Eastleigh, Hampshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £19.00

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 18 Mar 2026 Chef De Partie

Reading, Berkshire 

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 Caversham. What Signature Offer From £14.00 per hour Shift times: 07:00-15:00, 07:00-19:00 and 11:00-19:00. Alternate weekends required. Full time Night...

Posted 18 Mar 2026 Chef - Bank

Hayling Island, Hampshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £15.69 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 18 Mar 2026 Chef - Bank

Oxted, Surrey 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £18.48 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 17 Mar 2026 2nd Chef

Worthing, West Sussex 

Cinnamon Care Collection
  • Full Time
  • Plus Benefits
  • £16.64 per hour

2nd Chef £16.64 per hour plus company benefits Full Time Hours - Includes weekend working A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025! Awarded ‘One of the UK’s Best Companies To Work For’ Merriman Grange is a luxurious residential and dementia care home based in Worthing offering state-of-the-art facilities, which include 72 large ensuite bedrooms and 5 luxury care suites. The home also features luxurious lounges...