Cook & Chef Job Vacancies Downham Market Care Homes & Care Settings

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Posted 29 Jan 2026 Chef

Downham Market, Norfolk  0.2 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 03 Feb 2026 Second Chef

King's Lynn, Norfolk  10.1 miles

Goodwins Hall Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £13.37 per hour
  • £13.37 per hour

As a Second Chef at Goodwins Hall Care Home, you will be responsible for ensuring a high quality of food service and meal preparation within the home. About Goodwins Hall Care Home: Nestled in a quiet area at the bottom of Goodwins Road, our 76-bedroom care home is known for its beautiful fountain centrepiece at the entrance. Our sought-after care home provides a variety of high-quality care, whilst...

Posted 01 Feb 2026 Cook

Ely, Cambridgeshire  13.3 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 07 Feb 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 29 Jan 2026 Cook

Spalding, Lincolnshire  20.6 miles

Patchett Lodge
  • Full Time
  • £12.54 per hour

Cook We’re one of the largest not for profit care provider in the UK, specialising in providing high quality, person-centred care for older people, in care homes and extra care housing nationwide. At OSJCT we care about our residents and we care about each other. That means you’ll enjoy great career development working for an expanding organisation. Because we’re a not for profit trust, we invest...

Posted 29 Jan 2026 Cook Manager - Toftwood Infant School

Dereham, Norfolk  24.3 miles

Norse Care (Services) Ltd
  • Part Time
  • £25,938 per annum

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference to the lives of others? Cook Manager - Toftwood Infant School, Dereham The salary for this role is £ 25,938.12 pro rata which equates to £ 12.79 per hour. Join the team at Norse Catering and help make a difference to the lives of young people through delivering healthy, nutritious and balanced meals at Toftwood Infant School. We offer fully...

Posted 03 Feb 2026 Chef

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire  27.6 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  27.6 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 04 Feb 2026 Cook

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire  28.2 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 21 Jan 2026 Chef De Partie

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire  30.1 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 28 Jan 2026 Chef

Diss, Norfolk  34.3 miles

Kingsley Healthcare Group
  • Part Time
  • £16.00 per hour
  • £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 06 Feb 2026 Sous Chef

Stamford, Lincolnshire  36.2 miles

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £13.95 - £13.95

Package Description: Shift details; Day 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 04 Feb 2026 Second Chef - Care Home

Stamford, Lincolnshire  36.2 miles

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £13.87 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 31 Jan 2026 Chef - Bank

Stamford, Lincolnshire  36.2 miles

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • Up to £14.50 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 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 30 Jan 2026 Regional Bank Chef

Stamford, Lincolnshire  36.2 miles

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £17.50 per hour (Inclusive of 12.07% bank uplift)

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 02 Feb 2026 Chef

Holt, Norfolk  36.5 miles

Kingsley Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £15.50 per hour
  • £15.50 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 16 Jan 2026 Sous Chef

Norwich, Norfolk  38.8 miles

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £13.90 - £13.90

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 Second Chef

Saffron Walden, Essex  40.6 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 26 Jan 2026 Chef

Norwich, Norfolk  41.8 miles

The Mill House Nursing Home
  • Full Time
  • £14.00 per hour

Head Chef Care Home: Mill House Hours per week: 40 (5 days per week) Salary: £14 an hour 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,...

Posted 06 Feb 2026 Sous Chef

Royston, Hertfordshire  42.0 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 30 Jan 2026 Chef

Cromer, Norfolk  44.9 miles

Halsey House
  • Full Time
  • £11.73 – £12.60 per hour

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us. Our Values and Behaviours Does the following describe you? A desire to provide a great customer service and support Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with...

Posted 06 Feb 2026 Chef

Bedford, Bedfordshire  48.1 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 06 Feb 2026 Chef

Bedford, Bedfordshire  48.1 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 07 Feb 2026 Second Chef - Bank - Care Home

Kettering, Northamptonshire  48.5 miles

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £15.39 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 17 Jan 2026 Sous Chef - Bank

Braintree, Essex  50.5 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 23 Jan 2026 Care Home Chef (Bank)

Braintree, Essex  51.2 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 15 Jan 2026 Cook

Great Dunmow, Essex  51.8 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 Sous Chef

Woodbridge, Suffolk  52.7 miles

Aria Care
  • Full Time
  • £16.30

About the Home Rendlesham Care Centre, Rendlesham, IP12 2TP 60 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia care Home CQC Rating - Good About the role Sous Chef 40 hours per week required £16.30 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 a highly skilled Sous chef to create fresh...

Posted 09 Feb 2026 Cook

Hitchin, Hertfordshire  52.8 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 14 Jan 2026 Weekend cook

Hitchin, Hertfordshire  52.8 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,...