Cook & Chef Job Vacancies Reading Care Homes & Care Settings

Chef Care Home Setting Hours Part-time or full-time. Hours to be agreed, including weekends on a rota basis. Salary Dependent on experience and qualifications. Role summary You are responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious meals for residents, with a strong focus on presentation, taste, and dietary needs. You manage the kitchen day to day, including stock control, ordering, and food safety...

Chef – part time, 24 hours a week Based at our brand-new care home, Elm Lodge in Hartley Wintney, RG27 8JG. Newly opened, Elm Lodge is a 60-bedded care home providing residential care and offers a fantastic opportunity to set the foundations of an outstanding home. Forest Care is a family owned and managed company, currently with five care homes in Hampshire and Surrey. Our focus is to ensure we provide...

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...

Assistant Chef – Benson House, Wallingford - £14.06 per hour 70 Bedded Nursing, Dementia and Residential Care Home Full time; 40hrs per week 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...

Package Description: Shift Details: 07:00-15:30, 11:00-19:30 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...

About the Home Huntercombe Hall Nursing Home, Henley on Thames, RG9 5SE 42 Bedded Residential and Nursing Home CQC Rating - Good About the role Head Chef 40hr per week - 7am-5.30pm (including working every other weekend) £39,343.72pa 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...

About the Home Huntercombe Hall Nursing Home, Henley on Thames, RG9 5SE 42 Bedded Residential and Nursing Home CQC Rating - Good About the role Bank Sous Chef 0hrs contract £15.55ph 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 nutritious meals...

Package Description: Shift Details: 0600-1400 / 1100-1900 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...

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...

Package Description: Shift Details: 06:30 - 17:30 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...

Develop your passion for food within a highly equipped kitchen, in-house bistro and fine dining restaurant, as part of our caring and supportive team, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Chef de Partie at our luxury care and nursing home in Farnham Common. What Signature Offer From £14.00 per hour Shift times: 07:00am - 15.00pm and 12.00pm - 20.00pmAlternate weekends required. Full time...

Hours: Full-time (flexible shifts, alternate weekends) Salary: £14.50 per hour (DOE) + benefits Reports to: Head Cook / Registered Manager Start: ASAP Why this job? Cook with purpose: Your food turns mealtimes into moments that combat loneliness and lift the whole day. Join a team that stays: Many colleagues have been here 10+ years—you’ll feel the support from day one. A home with a soul: 30-bed,...

Chef 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...

About the role Sous Chef 40 Hours per week, no evenings & working alternate weekends £14.60 per hour What will Aria Care Offer you? Blue Light Discount Card Wagestream Holiday & days out discounts Long service awards Recognition programme And much more! We are looking for a highly skilled Sous chef to create fresh nutritious meals for our residents by way of using the best fresh ingredients available....

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...

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...

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...

Job Description: Oakcroft House provides nursing, residential and short stay care. They're there when you and your loved ones need them most. For planned respite or last-minute trips. A safe space to recover after an operation. To experience what their home's like before moving long-term. To just relax. Whatever the reason, their doors are open. Close to the centre of West Byfleet village, the large...

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...

Cook (Weekends) We currently have an opportunity for a skilled individual who will support our Catering Team in our residential care home for older people in Wantage, Oxford. This role is ideal for a candidate who has experience as a cook and would ideally like a role that both supports the Catering Manager or a kitchen assistant who is looking for the next step-up and build on their experience. Our...

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...

Job Description: . 4 x 8am - 6pm, alternate weekendsWelcome bonus: £1000** We make health happen Here at Bupa, we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives. You'll help us make health happen by: Using your passion for cooking and experience in a fresh...

POSITION: WEEKEND CHEF A family run care-home caring for 19 residents with Dementia. SATURDAY: 08:00 – 15:00 SUNDAY: 08:00 – 15:00 RESPONSIBLE TO: The Kitchen Manager / Registered Home Manager As a Weekend Chef you'll be asked to support with; - Food Preparation, following meal specs and menu plans - Delivering Good Quality Cuisine & Safe Service - Temperature recording - Cooking a variety of menus...

Chef Location: Chesham Leys Pay rate: £15.45 Contracted hours: 40 ABOUT THE ROLE Are you an experienced chef, used to catering for large groups of people, looking to design your own menus, cooking with fresh seasonal food? Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours? Would you like full autonomy over menu development, with the opportunity to cook nutritious,...

Care Home Chef – Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Location: 3 days a week at Hampden Hall Care Centre, Tamarisk Way, Weston Turville, Aylesbury, HP22 5ZB. 2 days a week at Byron House Care Home, 141-143 Wendover Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 9LP Hourly rate: £13.50 per hour Hours: 40 hours / 5 days per week (must be able to work weekends) Shifts: 7.00am to 3.30pm Job type: Permanent Come and make...

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. Full Time – Weekdays & alternate weekends Your Skills: Good knowledge...

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...

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...

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...

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...