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

Total of 100, showing 1-30
Posted 29 Nov 2025 Assistant Chef - Bank

March, Cambridgeshire  12.7 miles

Glenholme Healthcare Group Ltd
  • Part Time
  • £12.75 per hour* – final rate discussed at interview
  • £12.75 per hour

Assistant Chef- Bank Location: Wendreth Court, March, Cambridgeshire Salary: £12.75 per hour* – final rate discussed at interview Contract Type: Bank (flexible hours – as and when required) Glenholme Healthcare's brand-new care home, Wendreth Court is looking for an Assistant Chef to join us on a bank contract! We are seeking an Assistant Chef who can deliver high-quality, wholesome dishes prepared...

Posted 15 Dec 2025 Cook

March, Cambridgeshire  13.1 miles

Aria Court Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £12.46 per hour

Posted 01 Dec 2025 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 29 Nov 2025 Assistant Chef- Bank

Spalding, Lincolnshire  25.6 miles

Glenholme Healthcare Group Ltd
  • Part Time
  • £12.75 per hour* – final rate discussed at interview
  • £12.75 per hour

Assistant Chef- Bank Location: Halmer Court, Spalding Salary: £12.75 per hour* – final rate discussed at interview Contract Type: Bank (flexible hours – as and when required) Glenholme Healthcare's well- established care home, Halmer Court is looking for an Assistant Chef to join us on a bank contract! We are seeking an Assistant Chef who can deliver high-quality, wholesome dishes prepared to the...

Posted 24 Nov 2025 Chef - Bank

Wymondham, Norfolk  30.9 miles

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £15.48 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 20 Nov 2025 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 11 Dec 2025 Chef

Holt, Norfolk  36.5 miles

Kingsley Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £14.00 per hour
  • £14.00 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 21 Nov 2025 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 11 Dec 2025 Assistant Chef

Norwich, Norfolk  41.4 miles

Dussindale Park Care Home
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £13.19 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 08 Dec 2025 Head Chef - No evenings

Sudbury, Suffolk  41.8 miles

Stow Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • Joining Bonus
  • £1.00 – £2.00 per hour

The Benefits of Working for Stow Healthcare £600 joining bonus (for the majority of job roles, Ts & Cs apply) Free DBS check (Ts and Cs apply) Free staff meal Real Living Wage Employer Retail and food discounts Working for the best care provider in the UK. Winner of the Excellence in Small Residential Care Award - LaingBuission Awards 2024, Care Group of the Year Winner- National Care Awards 2023,...

Posted 20 Nov 2025 Sous Chef

Sudbury, Suffolk  41.8 miles

Caring Homes Group
  • Full Time
  • £14 - £14

Sous Chef – Mellish House, Sudbury - £14 per hour 48 Bedded Residential and Dementia Care Home Full time; 40 hours Shifts include alternate weekends 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....

Posted 11 Dec 2025 Sous Chef

Royston, Hertfordshire  42.0 miles

Quantum Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £15.55 - £16.55 per hour
  • £15.55 – £16.55 per hour

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 29 Nov 2025 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 21 Nov 2025 Sous Chef

Corby, Northamptonshire  45.3 miles

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £13.40 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 04 Dec 2025 Chef

Ipswich, Suffolk  45.6 miles

Waterfield House
  • Part Time
  • £14.00 per hour

Second Chef Care Home: Waterfield House Hours per week: 16 (2 days per week) Salary: £14 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...

Posted 17 Dec 2025 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 21 Nov 2025 Second Chef - Care Home

Kettering, Northamptonshire  48.5 miles

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? 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 17 Dec 2025 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 17 Dec 2025 Sous Chef

Braintree, Essex  50.5 miles

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 09 Dec 2025 Assistant Chef

Braintree, Essex  50.5 miles

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £14.50 to £14.85 per hour
  • £14 – £15 per annum

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 15 Dec 2025 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 28 Nov 2025 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 Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk 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...

Posted 09 Dec 2025 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 24 Nov 2025 Head Chef

Woodbridge, Suffolk  53.3 miles

Allonsfield House Nursing Home
  • Full Time
  • £16.50 per hour

About the role As a Head Chef, you will play a crucial role in providing nutritious and well-balanced meals for residents while ensuring a high standard of culinary excellence. You will be responsible for managing the kitchen staff, overseeing food preparation, menu planning, and maintaining compliance with relevant health and safety regulations. In addition to cultivating a positive dining atmosphere...

Posted 07 Dec 2025 Head Chef

Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire  53.4 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 28 Nov 2025 Head Chef

Colchester, Essex  53.9 miles

The Oaks Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £14.86
  • £14.86 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 28 Nov 2025 Sous Chef

Bedford, Bedfordshire  54.2 miles

Richmond Manor Care Home
  • Full Time
  • Competitive

Be all you can be with Hamberley At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’. We're seeking a Sous Chef to help us achieve our goals. As our chef, you’ll play a vital role in preparing meals tailored to the dietary needs and preferences of our residents. Ensuring every dish is made with love, supporting the health and happiness of those we care for. Joining...

Posted 04 Dec 2025 Cook

Ware, Hertfordshire  57.4 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 Dec 2025 Chef

Lincoln, Lincolnshire  58.2 miles

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £12.92 to £13.27 per hour

This is a Bank Role. 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...

Posted 10 Dec 2025 Chef

Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire  58.9 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...