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 -102026-134303_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...

  • JN -062026-131082_1790946218
    • £12.71 - £14.00 per hour
    • Spalding, Lincolnshire
    • Temporary

    Catering & Kitchen Assistants - Flexible Work Available 📍 Spalding and surrounding areas 💷 £12.71 - £13.50 per hour 🕒 Flexible shifts to suit your availability Blue Arrow is currently recruiting Catering & Kitchen Assistants to join our...

  • JN -062026-131078_1790947888
    • £16 - £21 per hour
    • Spalding, Lincolnshire
    • Temporary

    Chefs Needed - Spalding 📍 Spalding & surrounding areas 💷 £17.00 - £21.00 per hour (depending on experience) 🕒 Flexible working hours Blue Arrow is currently recruiting experienced Chefs of all levels to join our team in Spalding and surroun...

  • JN -102026-134036_1790954664
    • £16 - £17.50 per annum
    • Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
    • Contract

    Weekend Care Home Chefs Wanted | Newcastle £17.00 to £19.00 per hour | Saturday & Sunday Shifts | Flexible Weekend Work Looking to earn extra money at the weekend? We're looking for experienced and reliable Chefs and Cooks to support care hom...

  • JN -102026-133956_1790839542
    • Up to £12.71 per hour
    • Ripley, Derbyshire
    • Contract

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

  • JN -092026-132994_1790847503
    • £12.71 - £13.71 per hour
    • Tunbridge Wells, Kent
    • Temporary

    Catering Assistants 📍 Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas (multiple sites) 💷 Competitive hourly pay | Weekly pay available 🕒 Flexible shifts - part-time & full-time opportunities Blue Arrow is currently recruiting Catering Assistants to w...

  • JN -092026-133662_1790847666
    • Up to £12.71 per hour
    • Canterbury, Kent
    • Temporary

    Catering Assistants 📍 Canterbury and surrounding areas (multiple sites) 💷 Competitive hourly pay | Weekly pay available 🕒 Flexible shifts - part-time & full-time opportunities Blue Arrow is currently recruiting Catering Assistants to work a...

  • JN -082026-132399_1790848498
    • £17 - £19 per hour
    • Sheffield, South Yorkshire
    • Temporary

    🌟 Head Chef - Schools & Care Homes (Flexible Agency Shifts) 🌟 Pay: £17 per hour (Mon-Fri) £19 per hour (Weekends) Are you an experienced Head Chef with a passion for delivering high‑quality, nutritious meals within schools or care homes ?...

  • JN -102026-133993_1790866169
    • £12.71 - £13.71 per hour
    • Long Eaton, Derbyshire
    • Contract

    Kitchen Assistant - Join the Blue Arrow Team - Flexible Work - Long Eaton 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 Assista...

  • JN -102026-133995_1790867016
    • £12.71 - £13.71 per hour
    • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
    • Contract

    Kitchen Assistant - Join the Blue Arrow Team - Flexible Work - Stoke-on-Trent 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 Ass...

  • JN -092026-133795_1790671460
    • £12.71 - £13.50 per hour
    • Eastbourne, East Sussex
    • Contract

    Location: Various locations Pay Rate: Competitive rates of pay Hours: Full-time, Part-time and Flexible Shifts Available We are currently recruiting reliable and hardworking Domestic Assistants, Nursery Assistants, and Housekeepers to work ac...

  • JN -092026-133880_1790603004
    • £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 -092026-133825_1790323270
    • 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 Ass...

  • JN -092026-133863_1790347497
    • £12.71 - £12.99 per hour + weekly pay, holiday pay, pension
    • Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
    • Contract

    Kitchen porters required! Agency kitchen porters required for clients across Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, Watford and Rickmansworth. We are recruiting for Kitchen porters to work in our client sites, including schools, care homes, contract cateri...

  • JN -092026-133805_1790248706
    • £12.92 - £16.50 per hour
    • Headington, Oxfordshire
    • Contract

    Hospital Porter - Oxford Looking for a role where you can make a real difference every day while enjoying regular work and competitive pay? Blue Arrow is recruiting Hospital Porter s for a well-established healthcare client in Oxford. This is a f...

  • JN -092026-133815_1790257444
    • £12.71 - £13.00 per hour
    • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
    • Temporary

    Kitchen Assistant - Join the Blue Arrow Team - Flexible Work 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 Assistants to join ...

  • JN -092026-133771_1790159072
    • £12.71 - £13.00 per hour
    • Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire
    • Contract

    Catering Assistant Location: Burton upon Trent & Surrounding Areas Contract Type: Temporary, Ongoing and Flexible Assignments Pay Rate: £12.71 - £13.00 per hour, depending on the assignment, shift pattern and client environment Looking for ...

  • JN -092026-133773_1790159737
    • £13.71 - £25 per hour + holiday pay and enhanced pay rates
    • Manchester, Greater Manchester
    • Temporary

    Chefs & Cooks Blue Arrow is recruiting talented and reliable Chefs to support kitchens across Greater Manchester & Lancashire , including Manchester, Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan, Preston, Darwen...

  • JN -092026-133778_1790167121
    • £12.71 - £13 per hour
    • Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire
    • Contract

    Catering Assistant Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch & Surrounding Areas Contract Type: Temporary, Flexible & Ongoing Assignments Pay Rate: £12.71 - £13.00 per hour, depending on experience, assignment type, working environment, and shift pat...

  • JN -092026-133791_1790171190
    • £17 - £19 per hour
    • Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
    • Contract

    Weekend Care Home Chefs Wanted | Newcastle £17.00 to £19.00 per hour | Saturday & Sunday Shifts | Flexible Weekend Work Looking to earn extra money at the weekend? We're looking for experienced and reliable Chefs and Cooks to support care hom...

  • JN -092026-133207_1790074804
    • £17 - £21 per hour
    • Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Chef's Environments: Hotels, Restaurants, Pubs, Events, Golf clubs and many more….. Position: Relief Chefs (Various Levels) Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Rate: £17-£21 per hour About the Role: We're on the hunt for passionate, reliable ...

  • JN -092026-133712_1790076513
    • £17.00 - £19.00 per hour + Holiday Pay, Pension
    • Leeds, West Yorkshire
    • Full-Time

    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 recruiting experienced Chefs for flexible agency chef ...

  • JN -092026-133713_1790077415
    • £17.00 - £19.00 per hour + Holiday Pay, Pension
    • Kingston Upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
    • Temporary

    Head Chef in Hull 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 exp...

  • JN -092026-133718_1790079522
    • £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 schools and care homes across Leeds and the surrounding ...

  • JN -092026-133717_1790082367
    • Up to £12.71 per hour
    • Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
    • Temporary

    Part-Time Temporary Administrator Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme Hours: 6 hours per week Wage: £12.71ph Contract: Temporary Working Pattern: Flexible across 1 or 2 days per week About the Role We are recruiting for a reliable and organised Pa...

  • JN -092026-133743_1790087509
    • £16 - £21 per hour
    • Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
    • Contract

    Head Chef Opportunities | North East England £16.00 - £21.00 per hour Are you an experienced Head Chef ready for your next challenge? We are recruiting talented and passionate Head Chefs for a range of exciting opportunities across the North Ea...

  • JN -092026-133745_1790087869
    • £15 - £20 per hour
    • Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
    • Contract

    Sous Chef Opportunities | North East England £15.00 - £20.00 per hour Are you a talented Sous Chef looking for your next challenge? We are recruiting experienced Sous Chefs for a range of exciting opportunities across the North East , working w...

  • JN -092026-133208_1790092802
    • £19 - £34 per hour
    • Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Chefs Environment: Prison catering - chefs to work within prisons Location: Staffordshire, Burton Upon Trent, Litchfield, Uttoxeter, Telford, Stoke on Trent, Newcastle Under Lyme, Crewe, Congleton, Leek & surrounding areas Pay: From £19 pe...

  • JN -092026-133156_1789974025
    • £17.50 - £21 per hour
    • Winsford, Cheshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Chefs Environments: Hotels, Restaurants, pubs, events, golf clubs, plus many more… Location: Crewe, Winsford, Stoke-on-Trent, Leek, Stafford, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Congleton, Shrewsbury, Telford, Nantwich, and surrounding areas Pay: £17.50 to £2...

  • JN -092026-133658_1789988466
    • £17 - £21 per hour
    • Lincoln, Lincolnshire
    • Contract

    Relief Chefs wanted | Lincoln | Blue Arrow Are you a talented chef looking for flexibility, variety and regular work? Blue Arrow is recruiting experienced Relief Chefs to join our growing team across Lincoln and the surrounding areas . We have ...

  • JN -092026-133662_1789991271
    • Up to £12.71 per hour
    • Canterbury, Kent
    • Temporary

    Catering Assistants 📍 Canterbury and surrounding areas (multiple sites) 💷 Competitive hourly pay | Weekly pay available 🕒 Flexible shifts - part-time & full-time opportunities Blue Arrow is currently recruiting Catering Assistants to work a...

  • JN -092026-133154_1789891211
    • £17 - £20 per hour
    • Alfreton, Derbyshire
    • Temporary

    Chefs Location: Derby, Derbyshire and surrounding areas Establishments: Schools Colleges, Care & Nursing homes Retirement villages and nurseries. Contract type: Temporary - some contracts may lead to permanent after successful period. Hour...

  • JN -092026-133526_1789721997
    • £13.50 - £20 per hour
    • Dundee
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Chefs Required | All Levels Welcome We're recruiting talented Chefs to support a range of clients across Dundee, Perth, Angus, Fife and surrounding areas . We have opportunities for: Commis Chefs Chef de Partie Sous Chefs Head Chefs Relief Chef...

  • JN -092026-133570_1789722610
    • £16.00 - £18.00 per hour
    • Glasgow
    • Temporary

    Chefs Wanted Glasgow & West of Scotland Blue Arrow is looking for talented and reliable Chefs to join our established team, working across Glasgow and the West of Scotland . If you're passionate about food, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen e...

  • JN -092026-133511_1789738013
    • £16.00 - £22.00 per hour
    • Bournemouth, Dorset
    • Temporary

    Agency Chefs Wanted - Bournemouth and Dorset Area Pay: £16.00 - £22.00 per hour Benefits: Weekly Pay & Holiday Pay We are currently recruiting experienced Chefs and Chef Managers to join a variety of catering and hospitality settings across ...

  • JN -092026-133363_1789742404
    • £16.00 - £25.00 per hour
    • Newbury, Berkshire
    • Temporary

    👨‍🍳 Temporary Chefs Wanted - West Berkshire & Surrounding Areas Flexible Hours | Excellent Rates of Pay | Immediate Starts Available Are you an experienced chef looking for flexible work across a variety of hospitality and catering environme...

  • JN -092026-133627_1789747249
    • £17.00 - £30.00 per hour
    • Harpenden, Hertfordshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Chef Harpenden, Watford, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans and surrounding areas in Hertfordshire, £17.00-£30.00 p/h Blue Arrow is recruiting for all levels of chefs to join our team, working at various client sites around St Albans, Hatfield, Harpenden,...

  • JN -092026-133485_1789644142
    • £17 - £22 per hour + + holiday pay + Weekend enhancements
    • Basingstoke, Hampshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Head Chef - Care Home Basingstoke, Hampshire Full-Time/Part time Lead a Kitchen That Makes a Difference We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Head Chef to lead the catering operation within a welcoming care homes in Basingstoke . This rew...

  • JN -092026-133334_1789647795
    • £17 - £25 per hour + + holiday pay + Weekend enhancements
    • Andover, Hampshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Head Chef - Schools & Care Homes Basingstoke & Surrounding Areas £17.00 - £25.00 per hour | Temporary Ongoing Assignments | Weekly Pay Looking for Flexible Head Chef Work? We're currently recruiting experienced and dedicated Head Chefs t...

  • JN -092026-133501_1789651144
    • Negotiable
    • Swindon, Wiltshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Job Description Blue Arrow are currently recruiting reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistants to work across a variety of catering environments in Swindon, Chippenham, Royal Wootton Bassett, Marlborough, Cirencester and surrounding areas . ...

  • JN -092026-133503_1789651768
    • £14 - £18 per hour
    • Swindon, Wiltshire
    • Temporary

    Are you an experienced Chef de Partie looking for flexible work, excellent rates of pay, and the opportunity to work in a variety of professional kitchens? Blue Arrow is currently recruiting skilled Chef de Parties to support our clients across ...

  • JN -092026-133364_1789653107
    • £30000 - £31000 per annum
    • Oxfordshire
    • Full-Time

    re available right away, and shifts are filling fast. Apply n Are you an experienced Chef Manager seeking flexible work that suits your schedule? Blue Arrow is looking for skilled and enthusiastic Chef Managers to support a variety of catering set...

  • JN -092026-133498_1789653380
    • £16.00 - £22.00 per hour + Holiday Pay, Pension
    • Horsham, West Sussex
    • Temporary

    Agency Chefs Wanted - Horsham and Surrounding Area Pay: £16.00 - £22.00 per hour Benefits: Weekly Pay & Holiday Pay We are currently recruiting experienced Chefs and Chef Managers to join a variety of catering and hospitality settings across...

  • JN -092026-133369_1789656380
    • £16.50 - £18.00 per hour
    • Oxfordshire
    • CONTRACT_TO_HIRE

    y Chef - Rehabilitation Centre Are you a passionate Chef looking for a rewarding role where you can make a positive difference to people's wellbeing? Blue Arrow is recruiting experienced Chefs to work within rehabilitation centres, preparing nutr...

  • JN -092026-133457_1789656790
    • £16 - £20 per hour
    • Swindon, Wiltshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    More Than a Chef. Help Make a Difference Every Day. A great meal can brighten someone's day, support recovery, improve wellbeing, and help children learn and thrive. We're working with schools, colleges, care homes, residential settings, healthcar...

  • JN -092026-133460_1789657079
    • £12.71 - £15.00 per hour
    • Swindon, Wiltshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Looking for Flexible Work Where You Can Make a Real Difference? A great meal, a friendly face, and excellent service can have a positive impact on someone's day. We're working with schools, colleges, care homes, healthcare providers, and specialis...

  • JN -092026-133380_1789657695
    • £17.00 - £18.00 per hour
    • Oxfordshire
    • Full-Time

    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 -092026-133535_1789659035
    • £40000.00 - £42500.00 per annum
    • Oxfordshire
    • Full-Time

    Head Chef Reports To: Care Home Manager Hours: Flexible according to service needs, including weekends and public holidays Job Purpose To oversee the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, ensuring the delivery of nutritious, appealing, and well...

  • JN -092026-133336_1789659729
    • £12.71 - £13.00 per hour
    • Watford, Hertfordshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Kitchen staff required - Full time and part time shifts available - Variety of working locations - Immediate shifts available. Hemel Hempstead, Watford, St Albans £12.70 - £12.99 per hour, weekends pay even more! Working at various client site...

  • JN -092026-133155_1789542014
    • £17 - £20 per hour
    • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Chefs Environments: Schools, Nurseries, Care & nursing homes and retirement villages Location : Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Contract type: Temporary ongoing Hourly rate : £17p/h to £21p/h dependant on experience, job role, and environme...

  • JN -092026-133421_1789562723
    • £13.40 - £13.95 per hour + 30hrs p/w
    • Bembridge, Isle of Wight
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Chef 📍 Healthcare Site, Bembridge, Isle of Wight 💷 £13.95 per hour ⏰ 30 Hours per Week 📅 3 x 10-Hour Shifts | 4 Days Off Every Week 🏥 Healthcare Catering Environment Looking for a Chef Role with Outstanding Work-Life Balance? We are r...

  • JN -092026-133314_1789387912
    • Up to £16.00 per hour + Work Life Balance
    • Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset
    • Employment Type Unspecified

    Lead Chef | £16.00 per Hour | Burnham-on-Sea | 36 Hours per Week 📍 Burnham-on-Sea ⏰ 36 Hours per Week | Shift Work & Alternate Weekends 💷 £16.00 per Hour We are recruiting for an experienced and motivated Lead Chef to oversee the kitche...

  • JN -082026-132745_1789399778
    • £12.71 - £13.50 per hour
    • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    • Temporary

    Kitchen Assistant - Flexible Work Available 📍 Cambridge 💷 £12.71 - £13.50 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...

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.