Cook & Chef Job Vacancies Hockley Care Homes & Care Settings

Total of 100, showing 1-30
Posted 19 Jan 2026 Head Chef

Rayleigh, Essex  1.7 miles

Rosedale Court
  • Full Time
  • £15.00 per hour

Head Chef Care Home: Rosedale Court Hours per week: 40 Salary: £15 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, and well-balanced...

Posted 21 Jan 2026 Regional Head Chef

Benfleet, Essex  3.8 miles

Runwood Homes Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £17.00 per hour
  • £17.00 per hour

Regional Head Chef To cover a cluster of homes in Essex & Hertfordshire Hours per week: 40 Hours (5 days) Salary: £17 an hour About the role: We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Regional Head Chef to join our Hospitality team. You will work alongside our Regional Support Chef & Group Hospitality Manager to support kitchen operations across multiple care home sites within a region/ cluster,...

Posted 06 Feb 2026 Head Chef

Leigh-on-Sea, Essex  4.0 miles

Chalkwell Grange
  • Full Time
  • To be discussed

Head Chef Care Home: Chalkwell Grange 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 Sanders Senior Living, 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 21 Jan 2026 Cook

Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex  4.5 miles

Crowstone House
  • Part Time
  • £13.00 per hour

Second Chef Care Home: Crowstone House Hours per week: 16 hours per week (2 days per week) Salary: £12.22 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...

Posted 28 Jan 2026 Weekend Chef

Basildon, Essex  9.9 miles

Woodbury Court
  • Part Time
  • £13.00 per hour
  • £13.00 per hour

Weekend Chef Care Home: Woodbury Court Hours per week: 20 hours a week Salary: £13.00 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...

Posted 07 Feb 2026 Assistant Chef

Chelmsford, Essex  12.2 miles

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £13.25 to £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 09 Feb 2026 Cook

Brentwood, Essex  12.8 miles

Heron Court
  • Full Time
  • £13.00 per hour

Cook Care Home: Heron Court Hours per week: 16 hours per week Salary: £13.00 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...

Posted 21 Jan 2026 Sous Chef

Gravesend, Kent  16.3 miles

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £14.00 per hour
  • £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 16 Jan 2026 Sous Chef - Bank

Gravesend, Kent  16.3 miles

Avery Healthcare Group
  • Full Time
  • £14.81 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 19 Jan 2026 Chef

South Ockendon, Essex  17.3 miles

Leatherland Lodge
  • Full Time
  • £15.00 per hour

Chef - Temporary Care Home: Leatherland Lodge Hours per week: 36 Salary: £15 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 28 Jan 2026 Weekend Assistant Cooks

Upminster, London  17.8 miles

Freshfields
  • Part Time
  • To be discussed with candidate at interview

We are seeking Weekend Assistant Cooks to join our care home. We would consider a job share or cover for Saturday or Sunday or both days. It is a busy/open planned kitchen producing 40 covers at breakfast/lunch and preparing tea-time food. Our weekday Chefs prepare food for the weekend. It is basic good home cooking. Must be organised, reliable and willing to work with the elderly people.

Posted 27 Jan 2026 Second Chef - Bank - Care Home

Sittingbourne, Kent  18.4 miles

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £18.75 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 23 Jan 2026 Care Home Chef (Bank)

Braintree, Essex  19.1 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 17 Jan 2026 Sous Chef - Bank

Braintree, Essex  19.9 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 15 Jan 2026 Cook

Great Dunmow, Essex  19.9 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 06 Feb 2026 Cook

Maidstone, Kent  23.4 miles

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 10 Feb 2026 Sous Chef

Bexleyheath, London  24.3 miles

Care Concern Group Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £14.50

Sous Chef Catering and Hospitality - Maples Care Home Contract:Full TimeSalary:£14.50 Per HourShift Type:DaysContracted hours:40 Maples Care Home is a purpose-built nursing home in Bexleyheath, set over three floors and designed to combine modern facilities with a warm, homely atmosphere. The home offers 75 spacious ensuite bedrooms where residents are encouraged to personalise their space, creating...

Posted 29 Jan 2026 Cook

Epping, Essex  24.8 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 04 Feb 2026 Second Chef - Care Home

Swanley, Kent  24.9 miles

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £17.00 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 16 Jan 2026 Chef - Bank

Herne Bay, Kent  25.8 miles

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 23 Jan 2026 Chef

Harlow, Essex  26.0 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 14 hours ago Head Chef

Sevenoaks, Kent  26.1 miles

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 09 Feb 2026 Chef

Buckhurst Hill, Essex  26.3 miles

Forest Place
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £17.00 per hour
  • £17.00

Chef – £17 per hour Location: Forest Place Hours: Full-time / Part-time available Are you passionate about creating nutritious, delicious meals that make a real difference in people’s lives? We are looking for an experienced Chef to join our dedicated team and provide high-quality meals for our residents. What We Offer Competitive pay: £17 per hour Supportive working environment Opportunities for...

Posted 07 Feb 2026 Head Chef

Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire  26.4 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 07 Feb 2026 Sous Chef - Bank

Sidcup, London  26.5 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 30 Jan 2026 Sous Chef

Sidcup, London  26.5 miles

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

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 3 hours ago Head Chef

Woodford Green, London  26.5 miles

Care Concern Group Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £14.00

Head Chef Catering and Hospitality - Heathlands Care Home Contract:Full TimeSalary:£14.00 Per HourShift Type:DayshiftContracted hours:40 Heathlands Care Home is a modern, purpose-built home in Chingford, offering high-quality nursing, dementia, palliative and short-term care for up to 84 residents. Set within private landscaped gardens, the home features spacious ensuite bedrooms across three floors,...

Posted 12 Jan 2026 Head Chef

Harlow, Essex  27.2 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 12 Jan 2026 Head Chef

Waltham Abbey, Essex  27.8 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 06 Feb 2026 Second Chef - Care Home

Waltham Abbey, Essex  28.3 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...