Cook & Chef Job Vacancies Rayleigh Care Homes & Care Settings

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Posted 06 Jan 2026 Peripatetic Chef

Rayleigh, Essex  0.0 miles

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £17.00 per hour

Are you a qualified Chef looking for more of a work life balance whilst looking for an opportunity to make what you do matter? We are currently looking for a Peripatetic Chef to join the Barchester family to help support our care homes in and around our the region. Great opportunity to help support several teams and homes in delivering high quality fresh food. Here at the Barchester family, we work...

Posted 19 Jan 2026 Head Chef

Rayleigh, Essex  0.6 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 07 Jan 2026 Head Chef

Benfleet, Essex  2.1 miles

Elizabeth House
  • Full Time
  • £15.50 - £16.00 per hour
  • £15.50 – £16.00 per hour

Head Chef Care Home: Elizabeth House Hours per week: 35 (4 - 5 days per week) / Alternative weekends Salary: £15.50 to £16.00 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...

Posted 21 Jan 2026 Regional Head Chef

Benfleet, Essex  2.1 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 21 Jan 2026 Cook

Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex  4.7 miles

Crowstone House
  • Part Time
  • £13.00 per hour

Second Chef Care Home: Crowstone House Hours per week: 24 (3 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 passionate Second...

Posted 05 Jan 2026 Sous Chef

Brentwood, Essex  11.8 miles

Hallmark Hutton View
  • Full Time
  • £15.14 per hour
  • £15.14 per hour

Craft Culinary Delights: Join Our Bighearted Team as a Sous Chef at Hallmark Luxury Care Homes and Serve up Joyful Dining Experiences! Position: Sous Chef Location: Hutton View Care Home Type: Full Time - 40 - 4 x 10 Hours shifts - Alternate weekends Salary: £15.14 At Hallmark Luxury Care Homes, we're dedicated to cherishing every moment and providing exceptional care that supports residents to live...

Posted 02 Jan 2026 Junior Sous Chef

Brentwood, Essex  11.8 miles

Hallmark Hutton View
  • Full Time
  • £14.26 per hour

Embark on a Culinary Journey: Join Our Culinary Team as a Junior Sous Chef at Hallmark Luxury Care Homes and Craft Delicious Memories! Position: Junior Sous Chef Location: Hutton View care Home Type: Full Time - 4 x 10 hour shifts - Alternate weekends Salary: £14.26 At Hallmark Luxury Care Homes, we're dedicated to cherishing every moment and providing exceptional care that supports residents to live...

Posted 08 Jan 2026 Assistant Chef

Chelmsford, Essex  11.8 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  11.8 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 21 Jan 2026 Sous Chef

Gravesend, Kent  14.2 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  14.2 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  15.1 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 Dec 2025 Weekend Assistant Cooks

Upminster, London  15.7 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 08 Jan 2026 Chef

Hornchurch, London  16.8 miles

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £14.20 to £14.80 per hour
  • £14.20 – £14.80

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 15 Jan 2026 Head Chef - Care Home

Sittingbourne, Kent  18.0 miles

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £18.37 per hour

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! Your Benefits and Rewards Working days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a week Rewarding Excellence' bonus where you will be financially rewarded up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection...

Posted 23 Jan 2026 Care Home Chef (Bank)

Braintree, Essex  19.8 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  20.0 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 23 Jan 2026 Assistant Chef

Braintree, Essex  20.5 miles

HC-One
  • Full Time
  • £14.50 to £14.85 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 17 Jan 2026 Sous Chef - Bank

Braintree, Essex  20.5 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 20 Jan 2026 Second Chef - Care Home

Swanley, Kent  22.7 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 20 Jan 2026 Head Chef - Care Home

Swanley, Kent  22.7 miles

Barchester Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £45,000.00 per annum

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! Your Benefits and Rewards Working days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a week Rewarding Excellence' bonus where you will be financially rewarded up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection...

Posted 16 Jan 2026 Head Chef

Redbridge, London  22.9 miles

Chestnut Manor Care Home
  • Full Time
  • £35k - 40k per year

Head Chef – Wanstead, East London Location: Chestnut Manor Care Home, 63 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, London, E11 2PR Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum. Dependent on experience and qualifications Hours: 40 hours per week Shifts: 7:00am to 5:30pm, shifts across Monday to Sunday, working 4 days over 7 Job type: Permanent Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! We are seeking a passionate...

Posted 29 Dec 2025 Cook

Epping, Essex  23.2 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 07 Jan 2026 Sous Chef - Bank

Sidcup, London  24.3 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 06 Jan 2026 Sous Chef

Sidcup, London  24.3 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 09 Jan 2026 Chef

Buckhurst Hill, Essex  24.4 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 05 Jan 2026 Bank Cook

Harlow, Essex  24.6 miles

Abbot Care Home
  • Part Time
  • fixed
  • £14.25 – £16.65 per hour

We are looking for an experienced and creative Bank Cook 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...

Posted 07 Jan 2026 Head Chef

Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire  25.6 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 12 Jan 2026 Head Chef

Harlow, Essex  25.9 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  26.1 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...