Cook & Chef Job Vacancies Leiston Care Homes & Care Settings

Total of 100, showing 1-30
Posted 03 Feb 2026 Sous Chef

Woodbridge, Suffolk  13.5 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 23 hours ago Chef

Ipswich, Suffolk  27.8 miles

Waterfield House
  • Part Time
  • £14.00 per hour
  • £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 09 Feb 2026 Bank Cook

Colchester, Essex  34.6 miles

St Fillans Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £14.25 - £16.65 per hour
  • £14.25 – £16.65 per hour

We are looking for an experienced and creative Bank Cook to join our St Fillan Care Home, Colchester, 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...

Posted 26 Jan 2026 Chef

Norwich, Norfolk  37.0 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 29 Jan 2026 Cook Manager - Toftwood Infant School

Dereham, Norfolk  42.2 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 23 Jan 2026 Care Home Chef (Bank)

Braintree, Essex  48.7 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  48.8 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 Chef

Cromer, Norfolk  51.0 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 02 Feb 2026 Chef

Holt, Norfolk  52.3 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 15 Jan 2026 Cook

Great Dunmow, Essex  54.1 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 07 Feb 2026 Assistant Chef

Chelmsford, Essex  56.9 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 07 Feb 2026 Second Chef Bank

Ely, Cambridgeshire  57.0 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 Chef

Downham Market, Norfolk  57.7 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 22 Jan 2026 Second Chef

Saffron Walden, Essex  57.8 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 19 Jan 2026 Head Chef

Rayleigh, Essex  58.8 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 01 Feb 2026 Cook

Ely, Cambridgeshire  58.9 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 21 Jan 2026 Cook

Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex  59.8 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 06 Feb 2026 Head Chef

Leigh-on-Sea, Essex  59.8 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 16 Jan 2026 Chef - Bank

Herne Bay, Kent  60.9 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 21 Jan 2026 Regional Head Chef

Benfleet, Essex  61.0 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 04 Feb 2026 Cook

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire  61.5 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 03 Feb 2026 Second Chef

King's Lynn, Norfolk  62.0 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 07 Feb 2026 Head Chef

Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire  64.5 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 Jan 2026 Weekend Chef

Basildon, Essex  65.3 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 09 Feb 2026 Cook

Brentwood, Essex  67.0 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 06 Feb 2026 Sous Chef

Royston, Hertfordshire  68.5 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 27 Jan 2026 Second Chef - Bank - Care Home

Sittingbourne, Kent  69.7 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 Chef

Harlow, Essex  69.7 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 29 Jan 2026 Cook

Epping, Essex  72.2 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 28 Jan 2026 Weekend Assistant Cooks

Upminster, London  72.4 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.