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

Posted 5 hours ago Head Chef

Haslemere, Surrey 

Aria Care
  • Full Time
  • 16.60

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 5 hours ago Head Chef - Care Home

Guildford, Surrey 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • Up to £45,000.00 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 11 Feb 2026 Sous Chef

Sevenoaks, Kent 

Aria Care
  • Full Time
  • £14.65

About the Home: Kippingtons Nursing Home, Grange Road, Oak Lane, Sevenoaks, TN13 2PG 55 Bed Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home CQC Rating – Good About the role Sous Chef 40 Hours Required / Working alternate weekends and no evenings! £14.65 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...

Posted 11 Feb 2026 Sous Chef

Camberley, Surrey 

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

Package Description: Shift Details: 07:00-15:30, 11:00-19:30 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...

Posted 11 Feb 2026 Chef de Partie

Hindhead, Surrey 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £15.70 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 11 Feb 2026 Second Chef - Care Home

Wallingford, Oxfordshire 

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 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 10 Feb 2026 Head Chef

Sevenoaks, Kent 

Westbank Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £17
  • £17.00 per hour

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community? Do you enjoy cooking and have experience in managing a kitchen? Are you able to work alongside residents in a Care Home to cater for their meals? What does the job role involve? To co-ordinate all aspects of the kitchen so that food is prepared to the agreed standard and that time deadlines are met. The role includes...

Posted 10 Feb 2026 Home Cook

Woking, Surrey 

Jackman's Lodge Residential Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £14.50 per hour

Hours: Full-time (flexible shifts, alternate weekends) Salary: £14.50 per hour (DOE) + benefits Reports to: Head Cook / Registered Manager Start: ASAP Why this job? Cook with purpose: Your food turns mealtimes into moments that combat loneliness and lift the whole day. Join a team that stays: Many colleagues have been here 10+ years—you’ll feel the support from day one. A home with a soul: 30-bed,...

Posted 10 Feb 2026 Head Chef

Lewes, East Sussex 

Aria Care
  • Full Time
  • 16.50

About the Home Claydon House, 8 Wallands Crescent, Lewes, BN7 2QT 49 bedded - Residential, Dementia and Nursing Home CQC Rating – Good About the role Head Chef Full time - 40 hours per week - 10 hour shifts - working alternate full weekends £16.50 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...

Posted 10 Feb 2026 Head Chef - Care Home

Woking, Surrey 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • Up to £45,000.00 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 10 Feb 2026 Second Chef - Care Home

Horsham, West Sussex 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £15.68 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 09 Feb 2026 Chef De Partie

Slough, 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 Farnham Common. What Signature Offer From £14.00 per hour Shift times: 07:00am - 15.00pm and 12.00pm - 20.00pmAlternate weekends required. Full time...

Posted 09 Feb 2026 Cook (Part-Time)

Wantage, Oxfordshire 

Framland
  • Part Time
  • 12.88
  • £12.88 per hour

Cook (Weekends) We currently have an opportunity for a skilled individual who will support our Catering Team in our residential care home for older people in Wantage, Oxford. This role is ideal for a candidate who has experience as a cook and would ideally like a role that both supports the Catering Manager or a kitchen assistant who is looking for the next step-up and build on their experience. Our...

Posted 08 Feb 2026 Assistant Chef - Bank

Brighton, East Sussex 

Bupa Care Homes
  • Full Time
  • None

Job Description: . They are passionate about all things food and take great pride in each dish they prepare. We are looking for an equally passionate Assistant Chef to join the team and help deliver an excellent dining experience for our residents.You'll help us make health happen by: Using your passion for cooking and fresh ingredients to create varied and nutritional menus in line with dietary needs...

Posted 07 Feb 2026 Cook (Fridays & Saturdays)

Worthing, West Sussex 

Koinonia Christian Care Home
  • Part Time
  • Weekend rate: £12.94 p/h
  • £12.21 per hour

Cook (Fridays & Saturdays) We currently have an opportunity for a skilled individual who will support our Catering Team in our residential care home for older people in Worthing, West Sussex. This role is ideal for a candidate who has experience as a cook and would ideally like a role that both supports the Catering Manager or a kitchen assistant who is looking for the next step up and build on their...

Posted 07 Feb 2026 BANK CHEF

Reigate, Surrey 

Eversfield
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £13.21 per hour

Elizabeth Finn is a leading care provider providing exceptional care throughout our nine prestigious care homes. We value the wonderful contribution all of staff make to our business and our ethos is to place people at heart of everything we do and our residents. We are owned by the charity Turn2Us who are a leading poverty charity Eversfield Care Home, CQC rated overall good, seeks to recruit to...

Posted 07 Feb 2026 Head Chef

Watlington, Oxfordshire 

Aria Care
  • Full Time
  • 39343.72

About the Home Huntercombe Hall Nursing Home, Henley on Thames, RG9 5SE 42 Bedded Residential and Nursing Home CQC Rating - Good About the role Head Chef 40hr per week - 7am-5.30pm (including working every other weekend) £39,343.72pa 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 a highly...

Posted 07 Feb 2026 Chef

Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire 

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £15.45 to £16.05 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. This role includes a £1,000 welcome bonus. About You...

Posted 07 Feb 2026 Sous Chef - Bank

Farnborough, Hampshire 

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £18 - £18

Package Description: Shift Details: 06:30 - 17:30 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...

Posted 07 Feb 2026 Chef - Bank

Uckfield, East Sussex 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £14.24 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 07 Feb 2026 Second Chef - Care Home

Ashford, Surrey 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • Up to £16.77 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 07 Feb 2026 Second Chef - Bank - Care Home

Ashford, Kent 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £16.55 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 07 Feb 2026 Second Chef - Bank - Care Home

Fareham, Hampshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £15.95 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 Experienced Chef

Reading, Berkshire 

Pembroke Care
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • Negotiable depending on experience

Chef Care Home Setting Hours Part-time or full-time. Hours to be agreed, including weekends on a rota basis. Salary Dependent on experience and qualifications. Role summary You are responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious meals for residents, with a strong focus on presentation, taste, and dietary needs. You manage the kitchen day to day, including stock control, ordering, and food safety...

Posted 06 Feb 2026 Cook

Maidstone, Kent 

Greenbanks Care Home
  • Part Time
  • £12.41 – £13.20 per hour

We are seeking a skilled Cook to join our team . As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking meals according to our menu and guidelines. - Prepare and cook a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, and desserts - Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment - Ensure food safety standards are met at all times - Ensure timely and efficient meal preparation Hours are...

Posted 06 Feb 2026 2nd Chef

Chichester, West Sussex 

Cinnamon Care Collection
  • Full Time
  • Plus Benefits
  • £16.42 per hour

2nd Chef £16.42 per hour plus company benefits Full Time and 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 We are looking for someone who is both energetic and passionate about providing exceptional food. Working from a variety of menus created...

Posted 06 Feb 2026 Cook/Chef

Portsmouth, Hampshire 

Cosham Court
  • Full Time

Prepare menus and agree them with the Service Users and the Manager, including any service user preferences, special diets and specific foods as needed. Prepare and serve all meals in a timely manner. To order enough supplies for the catering operation from specified suppliers for the catering operation from the specified suppliers using company procedures and maintain strict control over costs. Operate...

Posted 05 Feb 2026 Second Chef - Care Home

Fareham, Hampshire 

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £15.89 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 04 Feb 2026 Chef

Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire 

Icknield Court
  • Full Time
  • £15.45 per hour

Chef Location: Berryfield Rd, Princes Risborough HP27 0HE Pay rate: £15.45 Contracted hours: 34.5 ABOUT THE ROLE Are you an experienced chef, used to catering for large groups of people, looking to design your own menus, cooking with fresh seasonal food? Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours? Would you like full autonomy over menu development, with the...

Posted 04 Feb 2026 Care Home Chef

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire 

Hampden Hall Care Centre
  • Full Time
  • £13.00 - £13.50 per hour
  • £13.00 – £13.50 per hour

Care Home Chef – Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Location: 3 days a week at Hampden Hall Care Centre, Tamarisk Way, Weston Turville, Aylesbury, HP22 5ZB. 2 days a week at Byron House Care Home, 141-143 Wendover Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 9LP Hourly rate: £13.50 per hour Hours: 40 hours / 5 days per week (must be able to work weekends) Shifts: 7.00am to 3.30pm Job type: Permanent Come and make...