Care Home Chef jobs

Create comforting meals that truly matter. Blue Arrow offers care home chef positions where you can provide nutritious and enjoyable food for residents. Whether you're seeking flexible work or a permanent role, find rewarding opportunities in care home catering today.

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  • JN -102026-134619_1793455207
    • £17 - £21 per hour
    • Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
    • Temporary

    Chef Environments - Schools, Nurseries, Care homes, Retirement villages Locations: Opportunities available across Nottingham, Mansfield, Mansfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Arnold, Newark. We also cover Beeston, Stapleford, Long E...

  • JN -102026-134795_1793364954
    • £30000 - £31000 per annum
    • Oxfordshire
    • Contract

    Chef Manager - Flexible Agency Work Are you an experienced Chef Manager looking for flexible catering work that fits around your availability? Blue Arrow is recruiting experienced and motivated Chef Managers to work across a range of catering e...

  • JN -102026-134796_1793365246
    • £12.71 - £13.71 per hour
    • Banbury, Oxfordshire
    • Contract

    Experienced Kitchen Assistant - Children's Nursery Settings Do you take pride in creating a clean, organised, and welcoming kitchen environment where children can enjoy healthy and nutritious food? We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic...

  • JN -102026-134799_1793371703
    • £18.00 - £19.00 per hour
    • Oxfordshire
    • Contract

    School Chef Are you a talented Chef looking for a rewarding role with excellent work-life balance? We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic School Chef to join a busy catering team, preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for pupils, staff,...

  • JN -102026-134723_1793185176
    • £15 - £22 per hour
    • Edinburgh
    • Temporary

    Temporary Chefs of All Levels Required Join Blue Arrow's Hospitality Team Across Edinburgh & Surrounding Areas Are you an experienced chef looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle? Blue Arrow is recruiting talented chefs of al...

  • JN -102026-134724_1793185272
    • £12.71 - £13.00 per hour
    • Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire
    • Contract

    Blue Arrow are recruiting a General Assistant in Alrewas! Location: Alrewas, Burton on trent & Surrounding Areas Contract Type: Temporary, Ongoing and Flexible Assignments - mostly helping out for events! Pay Rate: £12.71 - £13.00 per hour,...

  • JN -102026-134693_1793206603
    • £16 - £20 per hour + + holiday pay + Weekend enhancements
    • Basingstoke, Hampshire
    • Contract

    Chefs Required - Andover, Basingstoke & Hook CDP | Sous Chef | Head Chef | Temporary & Permanent We are currently recruiting experienced chefs across Basingstoke and surrounding areas. We have a range of opportunities available within hote...

  • JN -102026-134698_1793093977
    • Up to £12.71 per hour
    • Ilkeston, Derbyshire
    • Part-Time

    Location: Kimberley Monday to Friday Hours: 10am-2pm Pay: £12.71 per hour Blue Arrow is proud to be one of the UK's leading recruitment specialists for hospitality and catering. We are currently looking for reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assi...

  • JN -102026-134645_1792741623
    • £16 - £20 per hour
    • Derby, Derbyshire
    • Full-Time

    Location: Various sites across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas Pay Rate: £16.00 - £20.00 per hour, depending on experience and assignment The Role We're looking for chefs of all levels to join our busy temporary team. Whether y...

  • JN -102026-134661_1792749345
    • £12.71 - £13.50 per hour + Holiday Pay, Pension
    • York, North Yorkshire
    • Part-Time

    Catering Assistant in York - Enhanced DBS Essential Blue Arrow Team is currently recruiting experienced and enthusiastic Catering and Kitchen Assistants for temporary catering jobs across York and the surrounding areas. We offer flexible shifts, w...

  • JN -092026-133880_1792685514
    • £12.71 - £13.50 per day + Holiday Pay, Pension
    • York, North Yorkshire
    • Temporary

    Cleaners - York Blue Arrow is currently recruiting experienced full-time and part-time cleaners for flexible work across York area. Opportunities are available in care homes, schools, offices and similar settings, with weekly pay and regular weekd...

  • JN -102026-134643_1792695182
    • £17.00 - £19.00 per hour + Holiday Pay, Pension
    • York, North Yorkshire
    • Temporary

    Head Chef in York - Flexible Agency Work Location - York and Surrounding Areas Pay Rate - £17 per hour Monday to Friday; £19 per hour at weekends Blue Arrow team is currently recruiting skilled and experienced Head Chefs for flexible agency work...

  • JN -072026-131748_1792695378
    • £17.00 - £19.00 per hour + Holiday Pay, Pension
    • Sheffield, South Yorkshire
    • Temporary

    Head Chef in Sheffield Location: Sheffield and surrounding areas Pay Rate: £17 per hour Monday to Friday and £19 per hour weekends Contract Type: Temporary agency work, flexible shifts, part-time and full-time hours available Blue Arrow is recr...

  • JN -092026-133713_1792695683
    • £17.00 - £19.00 per hour + Holiday Pay, Pension
    • Kingston Upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
    • Temporary

    Location: Hull and surrounding areas Pay Rate: £17 per hour Monday to Friday and £19 per hour weekends Contract Type: Temporary agency work, flexible shifts, part-time and full-time hours available Blue Arrow is recruiting experienced Head Chef...

  • JN -072026-132029_1792695794
    • £17.00 - £19.00 per hour + Holiday Pay, Pension
    • Doncaster, South Yorkshire
    • Temporary

    Head Chef in Doncaster Location: Doncaster and surrounding areas Pay Rate: £17 per hour Monday to Friday and £19 per hour weekends Contract Type: Agency work, flexible shifts, part-time and full-time hours available Blue Arrow Team is currently...

  • JN -072026-131626_1792695930
    • £17.00 - £19.00 per hour + Holiday Pay, Pension
    • Bradford, West Yorkshire
    • Contract

    Head Chef - Bradford Location - Bradford and Surrounding West Yorkshire Areas Pay Rate - £17 per hour Monday to Friday; £19 per hour at weekends Blue Arrow is currently recruiting skilled and experienced Head Chefs for flexible agency work acro...

  • JN -092026-133712_1792696039
    • £17.00 - £19.00 per hour + Holiday Pay, Pension
    • Leeds, West Yorkshire
    • Full-Time

    Chef in Leeds Location: Leeds and surrounding areas Pay Rate: £17 per hour Monday to Friday and £19 per hour weekends Contract Type: Temporary agency work, flexible shifts, part-time and full-time hours available Blue Arrow Leeds is currently r...

  • JN -092026-133718_1792697354
    • £12.71 - £13.50 per hour + Holiday Pay, Pension
    • Leeds, West Yorkshire
    • Temporary

    Catering Assistant in Leeds - Enhanced DBS Essential Blue Arrow Leeds Team is currently recruiting experienced and enthusiastic Catering and Kitchen Assistants for temporary catering jobs in across Leeds and the surrounding areas. We offer flexibl...

  • JN -102026-134560_1792580434
    • £12.71 - £13.00 per hour
    • Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
    • Contract

    Kitchen Assistant - Flexible Work Available 📍 Peterborough 💷 £12.71 - £13.00 per hour DBS Required 🕒 Flexible shifts to suit your availability Blue Arrow is currently recruiting Kitchen Assistants to join our growing team, supporting a range ...

  • JN -102026-134291_1792513016
    • £13 - £14 per hour
    • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    • Contract

    Kitchen Assistant - Flexible Work Available 📍 Cambridge 💷 £12.71 - £14.00 per hour 🕒 Flexible shifts to suit your availability Blue Arrow is currently recruiting Kitchen Assistants to join our growing team, supporting a range of clients acros...

  • JN -102026-134464_1792399960
    • £17 - £19 per hour
    • Derby, Derbyshire
    • Contract

    Chefs - Care Homes/Nurseries/Schools/Hospitality Venues Derby & surrounding areas | Flexible Work | Competitive Pay | £17+ per hour Blue Arrow is currently recruiting experienced chefs with an Enhanced DBS to work across a range of care homes ...

  • JN -102026-134465_1792400376
    • £17 - £19 per hour
    • Newark, Nottinghamshire
    • Contract

    Blue Arrow Nottingham is on the lookout for passionate, reliable Relief Chefs to join our growing culinary team. Whether you are looking to increase your income, gain flexibility, or enjoy variety in your work, Blue Arrow offers opportunities desi...

  • JN -102026-134440_1792134574
    • £17 - £22 per hour
    • Portsmouth, Hampshire
    • Temporary

    Agency Chef - Portsmouth & Surrounding Areas £17.00 - £22.00 per hour | Full-Time Hours Available Are you an experienced Chef looking for flexible work, excellent rates of pay, and the opportunity to work across a variety of catering environme...

  • JN -102026-134441_1792135559
    • £12.71 - £15.00 per hour
    • Portsmouth, Hampshire
    • Temporary

    Catering BOH Staff (Kitchen Porters & Kitchen Assistants) Portsmouth & Surrounding Areas (PO Postcodes) Temporary Agency Work | Full-Time Hours Available Are you looking for full-time work within the catering and hospitality industry? We a...

  • JN -102026-134452_1792152692
    • Up to £12.71 per hour + paid holiday
    • Cardiff
    • Temporary

    Cardiff and Surrounding areas Temporary Agency Work | Full-Time and part time Hours Available Are you looking for full-time work within the catering and hospitality industry? We are currently recruiting Kitchen Porters and Kitchen Assistants to...

  • JN -102026-134453_1792153447
    • Up to £12.71 per hour + paid holiday
    • Cardiff
    • Temporary

    Cardiff and Surrounding areas Temporary Agency Work | Full-Time and Part time Hours Available Are you looking for full-time work within the catering and hospitality industry? We are currently recruiting Kitchen Porters and Kitchen Assistants to...

  • JN -102026-134397_1792053740
    • Up to £12.71 per hour
    • Leek, Staffordshire
    • Part-Time

    Location: Leek and surrounding areas Hours Available: Monday to Friday Shift Times: 8am-2pm, 9am-2pm, 10am-2pm or 11am-3pm Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour Additional assignments may be available outside of term time, depending on your availability. ...

  • JN -102026-134401_1792057465
    • £16 - £22 per hour
    • Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
    • Contract

    DBS Chefs Wanted - North East & Middlesbrough Flexible Work | Weekly Pay | Immediate Starts Are you a DBS-cleared chef looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle? We're recruiting Chef de Partie, Sous Chefs and Head Chefs to s...

  • JN -102026-134177_1792062008
    • £17 - £21 per hour
    • Litchurch, Derbyshire
    • Temporary

    Chef Location: Burton Upon Trent, Litchfield, Uttoxeter, Tamworth, Staffordshire, Derbyshire Pay: £17.00 to £21.00 per hour, depending on chef level, role, shift pattern and experience. Enhanced weekend rates may be available, depending on the ...

  • JN -102026-134176_1791878403
    • £17 - £21 per hour
    • Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
    • Temporary

    Chef Environments - Schools, Colleges, Nurseries, Care homes, Retirement villages and any other DBS environments. Locations: Uttoxeter, Tamworth, Burton Upon Trent, Litchfield, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Staffordshire and surrounding areas Pay: £17.00 ...

  • JN -102026-134319_1791880045
    • £12.71 - £13 per hour
    • Tamworth, Staffordshire
    • Contract

    Catering Assistant Tamworth & Surrounding Areas Temporary & Flexible Work Available Looking for catering work that fits around your lifestyle? Whether you want a few shifts a week or something more regular, Blue Arrow has a range of Cateri...

  • JN -102026-134332_1791888135
    • £16 - £24 per hour
    • Maidstone, Kent
    • Contract

    Are you looking for chef work that fits around your schedule? Blue Arrow are currently recruiting experienced chefs of all levels for a wide range of temporary roles throughout Kent, particularly within care homes, schools, and other education set...

  • JN -102026-134345_1791898606
    • £16.00 - £1720.00 per annum
    • Bracknell, Berkshire
    • Contract

    Temporary Agency Chefs - Bracknell & Surrounding Areas Flexible Work | Weekly Pay | Immediate Opportunities Blue Arrow is recruiting Temporary Agency Chefs to work across Bracknell and the surrounding areas, supporting a variety of hospitality...

  • JN -102026-134346_1791900798
    • £16.00 - £20.00 per hour
    • Wokingham, Berkshire
    • Temporary

    Temporary Agency Chefs - Wokingham & Surrounding Areas Flexible Work | Weekly Pay | Immediate Opportunities Blue Arrow is recruiting Temporary Agency Chefs to work across Wokingham and the surrounding areas, supporting a variety of hospitality...

  • JN -102026-134347_1791901294
    • £16.00 - £20.00 per hour
    • Crowthorne, Berkshire
    • Temporary

    Temporary Agency Chefs - Crowthorne & Surrounding Areas Flexible Work | Weekly Pay | Immediate Opportunities Blue Arrow is recruiting Temporary Agency Chefs to work across Crowthorne and the surrounding areas, supporting a variety of hospitali...

  • JN -102026-134348_1791903598
    • £16.00 - £20.00 per hour
    • Yateley, Hampshire
    • Temporary

    Temporary Agency Chefs -Yateley & Surrounding Areas Flexible Work | Weekly Pay | Immediate Opportunities Blue Arrow is recruiting Temporary Agency Chefs to work across Yateley and the surrounding areas, supporting a variety of hospitality and ...

  • JN -102026-134349_1791903811
    • £14.5 - £15.5 per hour + plus holiday pay
    • Stockport, Greater Manchester
    • Temporary

    Cook - Care Homes (Stockport Area) £14.50 - £15.50 per hour 4 on, 4 off rota Shifts: 8:00am - 6:00pm Are you a reliable and hardworking Cook who takes pride in delivering well-presented, appetising meals? We are currently recruiting Cooks to suppo...

  • JN -102026-134350_1791904171
    • £16.00 - £20.00 per hour
    • Ascot, Berkshire
    • Contract

    Temporary Agency Chefs -Ascot Flexible Work | Weekly Pay | Immediate Opportunities Blue Arrow is recruiting Temporary Agency Chefs to work across Ascot and the surrounding areas, supporting a variety of hospitality and catering environments includ...

  • JN -102026-134303_1791805296
    • £16.0 - £19.0 per hour
    • Birmingham, West Midlands
    • Contract

    Blue Arrow are recruiting for experienced chefs to work across Hotels, Care Homes, Nurseries, Golf Clubs & Schools around Birmingham, the Black Country and Worcester. Key responsibilities include: * Assisting the chef manager in delivering a h...

  • JN -102026-134175_1791694805
    • £17 - £21 per hour
    • Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire
    • Temporary

    Chef minimum £17p/h to £21p/h - dependant of chef level, job roles, shifts and experience, each job assignment, pay rates will be discussed Shifts: Variety of shifts day shifts, evenings, weekends, and night shifts Contract - full time flex...

  • JN -102026-134174_1791529205
    • £17 - £21 per hour
    • Buxton, Derbyshire
    • Temporary

    Chef Location: Derby, Derbyshire and surrounding areas Establishments: Schools Care & Nursing homes Retirement villages and nurseries. Contract type: Temporary - some contracts may lead to permanent after successful period. Hourly rate/Sala...

  • JN -102026-134256_1791548350
    • Up to £35000.00 per annum + Work Life Balance
    • Southampton, Hampshire
    • Contract

    Lead Chef 📍 Southampton - New Forest Side , Hampshire 💷 Salary: Up to £35,000 ⏰ Full Time | 5 Days out of 7 | Day Shifts Only ✅ Immediate Start Available Looking for a Lead Chef Role with Your Evenings Free? We're recruiting on behalf of a we...

  • JN -102026-134268_1791553312
    • £12.71 - £13 per hour
    • Tamworth, Staffordshire
    • Contract

    Catering Assistant Location: Lichfield and surrounding areas Contract Type: Temporary, ongoing and ad-hoc opportunities Pay Rate: £12.71 - £13.00 per hour (rates may vary depending on experience, client assignment, shift pattern and working env...

  • JN -102026-134290_1791564031
    • £18 - £22 per hour
    • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    • Contract

    Chefs Needed - Cambridge 📍 Cambridge & surrounding areas 💷 £18.00 - £22.00 per hour 🕒 Flexible working hours Blue Arrow is currently recruiting experienced Chefs of all levels to join our team in Cambridge , supporting a variety of cli...

  • JN -102026-134292_1791566004
    • Up to £12.71 per hour
    • Derbyshire
    • Part-Time

    Catering Assistant Blue Arrow is proud to be working in partnership with reputable schools and care homes in the Matlock area. We are currently seeking reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistants to support busy kitchen teams on a part-time, ong...

  • JN -102026-134210_1791462865
    • Up to £12.71 per hour
    • Essex
    • Contract

    Agency Catering Assistants Required - Essex 🍽️ Flexible Work | Weekly Pay | Immediate Starts Available We are currently recruiting Catering Assistants to join our growing team and work across a variety of schools, colleges, care homes, and com...

  • JN -102026-134211_1791463152
    • £15 - £18 per hour
    • Essex
    • Contract

    🍽️ Agency DBS Chef Required - Essex 🍽️ Flexible Agency Work | Weekly Pay | Competitive Rates | Immediate Starts Available We are currently recruiting experienced and reliable Chefs to join our agency team, covering a variety of assignments acr...

  • JN -102026-134229_1791473426
    • £16 - £24 per hour
    • Maidstone, Kent
    • Temporary

    Chefs Wanted Across Kent - Flexible Temporary Work Available Now! Are you a Chef looking for flexibility, great rates of pay, and the opportunity to work when it suits you? We're recruiting Chefs of all levels for ongoing temporary assignments acr...

  • JN -102026-134231_1791473745
    • £16 - £24 per hour
    • Dartford, Kent
    • Temporary

    Chefs Wanted Across Kent - Flexible Temporary Work Available Now! Are you a Chef looking for flexibility, great rates of pay, and the opportunity to work when it suits you? We're recruiting Chefs of all levels for ongoing temporary assignments acr...

  • JN -102026-134085_1791365093
    • £17.50 - £21 per hour
    • Telford, Shropshire
    • Temporary

    Chef Environments: Hotels, Restaurants, Sporting Centres, Pubs, Garden Centres, Events, Conference Centres. Nearby Locations: Telford, Whitchurch Shrewsbury, Shropshire Stoke on Trent, Stafford, Crewe, Newcastle Under Lyme. Shifts: Full time ...

  • JN -102026-134078_1791261705
    • Negotiable
    • Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
    • Temporary

    Chef Roles Available - Middlesbrough (Care Homes) £16.00 - £19.00 per hour | Flexible Shifts | Better Work-Life Balance Are you a passionate chef ready to move away from the fast-paced restaurant scene? Looking for a role with more stability, flex...

  • JN -102026-134079_1791262182
    • Negotiable
    • Hexham, Northumberland
    • Temporary

    Catering Assistant Location: Hexham and surrounding areas Hours: between 07:00 - 18:00, Monday to Sunday About the Role Are you passionate about food and enjoy working in a friendly, fast-paced environment? We're looking for dedicated Catering A...

  • JN -092026-133795_1791292730
    • £12.71 - £13.50 per hour
    • Eastbourne, East Sussex
    • Contract

    Domestic Assistant / Nursery Assistant / Housekeeper (Enhanced DBS Required) Location: Various locations Pay Rate: Competitive rates of pay Hours: Full-time, Part-time and Flexible Shifts Available We are currently recruiting reliable and hardw...

  • JN -102026-134077_1791228281
    • £17.00 - £18.00 per hour
    • Merseyside
    • Contract

    Are you a chef looking for weekly ongoing work? Looking for a better work life balance? Can commit to minimum 4 days per week? Fancy day hours - no nights? Does £102 - £132 a day catch you? We need a small team of chefs for daily WEEKDAY work in a...

Care Home Chef Opportunities in the UK

Care Home Chef jobs play a vital role in maintaining the health and well-being of residents in care facilities. These roles require a balance of culinary expertise, creativity, and an understanding of dietary needs, making them uniquely rewarding. Whether you’re an experienced chef or new to the catering industry, care home chef jobs offer opportunities to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a stable and fulfilling career.

The care home catering sector offers a range of opportunities for chefs and cooks passionate about creating nutritious and delicious meals. Working in a care home kitchen often involves preparing tailored menus, meeting specific dietary requirements, and fostering a sense of community through food. With roles available for all experience levels, from entry-level cooks to senior chefs, this sector provides an excellent pathway for growth. Explore roles that suit your skills and availability in this rewarding field.

Explore Care Home Chef Jobs by Role

Care Home Chef jobs vary in responsibilities and requirements, allowing individuals to choose positions that align with their experience and career aspirations.

Entry-Level Care Home Cook Roles

Entry-level care home cook roles are ideal for those starting their career in catering. Responsibilities include basic food preparation, assisting senior chefs, and ensuring kitchen cleanliness. These positions provide valuable hands-on experience and a pathway to more advanced roles.

Senior Care Home Chef Positions

Senior care home chef positions involve overseeing kitchen operations, managing a team, and designing menus that meet residents' dietary and nutritional needs. These roles demand leadership skills, culinary expertise, and the ability to create meals that cater to a variety of preferences and requirements.

Specialist Dietary Roles in Care Homes

Specialist dietary roles focus on preparing meals for residents with specific dietary restrictions, such as allergies, diabetes, or texture-modified diets. These roles require a deep understanding of nutrition and an ability to adapt recipes while maintaining flavour and quality.

Care Home Chef Jobs by Contract Type

Whether you’re seeking full-time stability, part-time flexibility, or temporary work, care home chef jobs offer a variety of contract options to match your lifestyle.

Full-Time Care Home Chef Jobs

Full-time positions provide the security of stable employment and the chance to fully immerse yourself in the role. These jobs often include benefits such as holiday pay, training opportunities, and career progression within the organisation.

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Part-Time and Flexible Care Home Cook Roles

Part-time and flexible roles are perfect for those balancing other commitments. These positions allow for a healthy work-life balance while still contributing to the care home environment through your culinary skills.

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Temporary and Seasonal Care Home Catering Jobs

Temporary and seasonal roles are ideal for chefs seeking short-term employment or wishing to explore the care home catering sector. These positions often arise during peak periods, offering valuable experience and potential routes to permanent employment.

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Care Home Chef Jobs FAQ

What Are Care Home Chef Jobs?

Care home chef jobs involve preparing meals for care home residents, ensuring they are nutritious, delicious, and tailored to meet specific dietary needs.

What Skills Do I Need to Work as a Care Home Chef?

Key skills include culinary expertise, time management, creativity, and a strong understanding of dietary requirements. Communication and teamwork are also essential in a care home setting.

How Much Can I Earn as a Care Home Chef?

Salaries typically range from £27,000 to £34,000 per year, depending on the role, location, and level of experience.

Are There Flexible Roles for Care Home Chefs?

Yes, many care homes offer part-time and flexible chef roles, allowing you to tailor your work schedule to your personal commitments.