Cook & Chef Job Vacancies Cambridge Care Homes & Care Settings

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Posted 04 Feb 2026 Cook

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire  1.5 miles

Alex Wood House
  • Part Time
  • £12.66 per hour
  • £12.66 per hour

As a Cook at Alex Wood House Care Home, you will be responsible for ensuring the catering services and residential dining experience is of the highest standard and quality for our residents. About Alex Wood House Care Home: Alex Wood House is an exceptional residential care home in Cambridge. At Alex Wood House, we pride ourselves on our family feel, attractive gardens and providing outstanding care...

Posted 4 hours ago Sous Chef

Royston, Hertfordshire  12.6 miles

Quantum Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £30k per year

Quantum Care is a not for profit company providing high quality care services for over 2000 older people in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. We need the right people to join us and provide the best possible care to our residents, offering support, maintaining dignity and assisting them to enjoy every day living in our Homes. Sous Chef Full time – 37 hours per week, alternate weekends required...

Posted 22 Jan 2026 Second Chef

Saffron Walden, Essex  13.6 miles

Care UK Careers
  • Full Time
  • Hourly
  • £15.50 per hour

Our new care home in Saffron Walden opens its doors in February 2026. At Care UK's Bailey Lodge in Saffron Walden, providing the highest standard of care for residents will be at the heart of what we do. As part of our friendly team, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career and the support to go far. Our team will work in a luxury, purpose-built home in warm and welcoming surroundings. We'll...

Posted 07 Jan 2026 Second Chef Bank

Ely, Cambridgeshire  14.8 miles

Care UK Careers
  • Temporary / Cover
  • £16.99 per hour
  • £16.99 per hour

Set in the picturesque Cambridgeshire countryside, nestled in the charming village of Fordham near Chippenham, Waterhouse Manor offers exceptional residential, dementia and respite care in elegant, purpose-built surroundings Designed for comfort and connection, residents enjoy leisure time the way they choose. Whether that is having cake and coffee with friends in our stylish lounges, enjoying a quiet...

Posted 21 Jan 2026 Chef De Partie

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire  15.5 miles

Connaught Care Group
  • Part Time
  • Plus Benefits
  • £17.08 per hour

Some people cook food. You craft experiences—flavours that comfort, moments that connect, and plates that say “we care.” We’re looking for a passionate, detail-driven Chef de Partie to join the culinary team at Connaught Care—a luxury, all-inclusive care home group where mealtimes are as important as medicine, and good food is part of the care plan. With six beautifully designed homes already open...

Posted 01 Feb 2026 Cook

Ely, Cambridgeshire  16.4 miles

The Firs Residential Care Home
  • Full Time
  • hourly paid
  • £12.50 – £14.00 per hour

We are looking for a cook who is passionate about his/her work to cook for elderly people. Good knowledge about allergies, modified diet, fortifiedmeals. Passion about cooking and baking. Has experience to working in samilar setting and has a food hygiene certificate.

Posted 14 Jan 2026 Weekend cook

Hitchin, Hertfordshire  24.3 miles

Highbury Rise
  • Part Time
  • EAP, Yr end bonus, pension, store discounts, development
  • £12.75 – £14.75 per hour

Highbury Rise is a small 22 bed residential care home for older people including those with a dementia diagnosis. We believe in creating comfort and a home away from home for the people residing there and are looking for an alternate weekend cook to compliment our team. We believe in providing choice and healthy, fresh cooked meals. If you would like to join our team and have experience as a cook,...

Posted 09 Jan 2026 Cook

Hitchin, Hertfordshire  24.3 miles

Highbury Rise
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £12.25 – £14.75 per hour

Highbury Rise is a small 22 bedroom care home in Hitchin focussed on providing a homely environment and person centred care. Highbury is one of three homes in the Hertfordshire area and part of the Benslow care home group. Steve McQuinn formed the Benslow group in 1982 with his wife Sue. We know the heart of delivery of great care is developing a great team and the cook is integral to this team. For...

Posted 07 Jan 2026 Head Chef

Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire  25.3 miles

Falcon House
  • Full Time
  • £13.00 – £16.00 per hour

About Us Falcon House Care Home is a well-established, family-run residential home that has been providing high-quality care for over 35 years. We pride ourselves on offering a warm, homely environment where residents enjoy freshly prepared, nutritious meals every day. We are now looking for a dedicated and passionate Head Chef to join our team and lead the kitchen operations. Key Responsibilities...

Posted 4 hours ago Chef

Bedford, Bedfordshire  25.6 miles

Kingsley Healthcare Group
  • Contract
  • £16.00 per hour

About the role As a Chef, you will be responsible for the planning and provision of daily nutritious meals for all our residents while ensuring the food you purchase is fresh and within budget. In addition, you will ensure all health and safety and environmental standards are achieved and maintained. You must be a team player who will inspire and motivate your team. Reports to: Home Manager Key duties...

Posted 6 hours ago Chef

Bedford, Bedfordshire  25.6 miles

Kingsley Healthcare Group
  • Contract
  • £16.00 per hour

About the role As a Chef, you will be responsible for the planning and provision of daily nutritious meals for all our residents while ensuring the food you purchase is fresh and within budget. In addition, you will ensure all health and safety and environmental standards are achieved and maintained. You must be a team player who will inspire and motivate your team. Reports to: Home Manager Key duties...

Posted 6 hours ago Chef

Bedford, Bedfordshire  25.6 miles

Kingsley Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £16.00 per hour

About the role As a Chef, you will be responsible for the planning and provision of daily nutritious meals for all our residents while ensuring the food you purchase is fresh and within budget. In addition, you will ensure all health and safety and environmental standards are achieved and maintained. You must be a team player who will inspire and motivate your team. Reports to: Home Manager Key duties...

Posted 15 Jan 2026 Cook

Great Dunmow, Essex  27.5 miles

Bings Hall
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • Up to £13.50 per hour (depending on experience)

We seek a compassionate and caring Cook to join our family at Bings Hall. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, have a can-do attitude, and will treat the people we support with care, compassion, and respect. If you want to make a difference in the lives of our elderly residents, apply today. About the role: • Prepare hot and cold meals for residents...

Posted 03 Feb 2026 Cook

Ware, Hertfordshire  27.9 miles

Ashwood
  • Part Time
  • £14.00 per hour

Cook Care Home: Ashwood Hours per week: 16 hours a week Salary: £14.00 an hour About the role: We are currently recruiting for a Second Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Second Chef at Runwood Homes, you will have the chance to deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals, without the split shifts and long hours. We are looking for warm, motivated, and passionate Second Chefs who are...

Posted 17 Jan 2026 Sous Chef - Bank

Braintree, Essex  28.8 miles

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 30 Jan 2026 Head Chef

Bedford, Bedfordshire  29.0 miles

Richmond Manor Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £42000.00 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 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 Richmond Manor, our luxury care home that provides...

Posted 23 Jan 2026 Care Home Chef (Bank)

Braintree, Essex  29.6 miles

Riverdale Care Home
  • Part Time
  • £14 per hour

Care Home Chef (Bank) – Braintree, Essex Location: Riverdale Care Home, 65 Duggars Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1BA Hourly rate: £14.00 per hour Hours: Zero hour contract Shifts: to be discussed at interview Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate We are looking for a compassionate and caring Chef (bank) to join our family at Riverdale Care Home. We are...

Posted 29 Jan 2026 Chef

Downham Market, Norfolk  29.8 miles

Downham Grange Nursing Home
  • Full Time
  • £14.50 per hour
  • £14.50 per hour

About the role As a Chef, you will be responsible for the planning and provision of daily nutritious meals for all our residents while ensuring the food you purchase is fresh and within budget. In addition, you will ensure all health and safety and environmental standards are achieved and maintained. You must be a team player who will inspire and motivate your team. Reports to: Home Manager Key duties...

Posted 12 Jan 2026 Head Chef

Harlow, Essex  30.0 miles

Alexandra House
  • Full Time
  • To be discussed

Head Chef Care Home: Alexandra House Hours per week: 40 Salary: To be discussed About the role: We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Head Chef at Runwood Homes, you will have the chance to deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals without the split shifts and long hours. Our Head Chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced...

Posted 23 Jan 2026 Chef

Harlow, Essex  31.1 miles

Abbot Care Home
  • Full Time
  • fixed
  • £16.65 per hour

We are looking for an experienced and creative Chef to join our Abbot Care Home, Harlow, Essex. You will become part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support and most importantly outstanding meal experiences for the people living in our care home. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day. Excelcare is a family-owned care...

Posted 03 Feb 2026 Chef

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire  31.1 miles

Ashlynn Grange Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £12.46 per hour
  • £12.46 per hour

As a Chef at Ashlynn Grange Care Home, you will be responsible for ensuring the catering services and residential dining experience is of the highest standard and quality for our residents. About Ashlynn Grange Care Home: Ashlynn Grange is an exceptional 153-bed care home in Peterborough. The home prides itself on the surrounding gardens that grow flowers and a variety of different vegetables. The...

Posted 23 Jan 2026 Chef

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire  31.1 miles

Ashlynn Grange Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £12.46 per hour

As a Chef at Ashlynn Grange Care Home, you will be responsible for ensuring the catering services and residential dining experience is of the highest standard and quality for our residents. About Ashlynn Grange Care Home: Ashlynn Grange is an exceptional 153-bed care home in Peterborough. The home prides itself on the surrounding gardens that grow flowers and a variety of different vegetables. The...

Posted 27 Jan 2026 Deputy Chef Manager

Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire  31.6 miles

Quantum Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £13.47 - 13.97 per hour

Deputy Chef Manager Full Time – 37 hours per week Weekdays and alternative weekends Quantum Care is a not for profit organisation dedicated to providing high?quality care for more than 2,000 older people across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. Our mission is simple: to help our residents live well, with dignity, comfort and joy. To do that, we need talented, caring people who take pride in the...

Posted 15 Jan 2026 Chef Manager

Harpenden, Hertfordshire  33.8 miles

Bupa Care Homes
  • Full Time
  • £29,931.20 - £37,024 depending on experience

Job Description: Chef Manager Field House Care Home 8 Townsend Road, Harpenden AL5 4BQ Salary: £29,931.20 - £37,024 depending on experience + £2000 annual bonus* Permanent full time position 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 choice...

Posted 08 Jan 2026 Assistant Chef

Chelmsford, Essex  35.6 miles

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £13.25 to £13.60 per hour
  • £13.25 – £13.60 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 08 Jan 2026 Chef

Chelmsford, Essex  35.6 miles

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £14.20 to £14.80 per hour
  • £14.20 – £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. This role includes a £1,000 welcome bonus. About You...

Posted 29 Jan 2026 Cook

Epping, Essex  35.6 miles

Wensley House
  • Full Time or Part Time

Job Location: Epping, Essex Wensley House is Registered for 48 residents, situated in Epping, in an idyllic forest setting at the end of a private driveway with secure and ample free parking. We strive to ensure that the physical and emotional wellbeing of our residents is maintained at the highest level in a pleasant and friendly, harmonious environment. Your Duties: To cater to a high standard and...

Posted 12 Jan 2026 Head Chef

Waltham Abbey, Essex  36.1 miles

Tallis House
  • Full Time
  • To be discussed

Head Chef Care Home: Tallis House Hours per week: 40 Salary: To be discussed About the role: We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Head Chef at Runwood Homes, you will have the chance to deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals without the split shifts and long hours. Our Head Chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced...

Posted 17 hours ago Second Chef - Care Home

Waltham Abbey, Essex  36.3 miles

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £13.29 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 Bank Sous Chef

St Albans, Hertfordshire  36.9 miles

Caring Homes Group
  • Full Time
  • £14.06 - £14.06

Bank Sous Chef – The Orchard, St Albans - £14.06 per hour 63 Bedded Nursing Care Home Bank position; Flexible shifts Are you a talented chef with a passion for creating delicious meals and making a difference in people's lives? Look no further! At Caring Homes, we're on a mission to make each home the best possible place to live and work, and that includes our kitchen. Join us in creating a culinary...