Cook / Chef A great opportunity for an experienced cook or chef who enjoys preparing homecooked, nutritious meals in a variety of supported housing settings, maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and quality. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Relief Cook, Mobile Chef, Peripatetic Cook, Catering Assistant, Floating Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, Residential Cook   SALARY: £14.80 per Hour LOCATION: Work across various sites in (Lewisham, Croydon, Lambeth, and Southwark) JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 45 Hours per Week, 08:00hrs - 18:00hrs, Mon-Sun (alternative weekends)   JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Cook / Chef to prepare and serve healthy, balanced, and appealing meals for residents in supported housing environments. As a Cook / Chef you will work flexibly across different sites to ensure consistent,...

Cook / CDP In a truly stunning Retirement Village and Care Home Painswick, GL6 6UL Permanent 40 hours per week, Shifts are either 07.00-15.00, 10.00-20.00 and/or 12.00-20.00, and inc alternative weekends £29,952.00 (Equiv to £14.40/hr) PLUS A WELCOME BONUS OF £1,000 Rated 9.5 / 10 by CareHome JOB DESCRIPTION Working in an Elderly and Retirement Village and Care Home, you will work in a stunning place of work. OVERVIEW Working in an elderly nursing, you will be responsible for helping to deliver a high quality catering service, helping prepare a fantastic menu for the residents which are varied and interesting to meet individual tastes and dietary requirements. The role will also involve Washing Dishes and food preparation. Excellent people skills are required to maintain positive relationships with residents and members of staff. You will be working for a charitable organisation in a new purpose built retirement care...

Shift Pattern: Monday till Friday Fixed term contract for 12 months Pay Rate: 14.30 per hour Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Our...

Care Home Chef / Cook Annan 14.85 per hour 25,096.50 per annum (based on 32.5 hours) 7:30am - 4pm Shifts Permanent A highly reputable care home in South Ayrshire is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Chef / Cook to join their culinary team. This role is ideal for a dedicated professional with the ability to independently run a kitchen, delivering well-balanced, nutritious, and appetising meals to our residents. What we are offering to you: Permanent contract - 32.5 hours per week Competitive pay structure of 14.85 per hour Annual salary: 25,096.50 (based on 32.5 hours/week) A supportive and friendly work environment A fulfilling role where your cooking truly makes a difference to residents' lives The roles and responsibilities of our Cook are: Prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold meals in accordance with dietary needs and preferences Take full responsibility for menu planning and kitchen management, ensuring meals are nutritious,...

Multi-Site Chef / Cook - Care Homes Location: Lockerbie, Ecclefechan & Annan Salary: 14.85 per hour 19,691.10 per annum (based on 25.5 hours) Permanent A highly reputable care provider is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Multi-Site Chef / Cook to support three care home services across Lockerbie, Ecclefechan, and Annan. This role is ideal for a dedicated professional with the ability to independently run a kitchen, delivering nutritious, well-balanced, and appetising meals to residents across multiple sites. This is a mobile role covering three services, therefore a full UK driving licence and access to your own transport are essential. What we are offering: Permanent contract - 25.5 hours per week Shift pattern: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, working 3 shifts per week Competitive pay rate of 14.85 per hour Annual salary of 19,691.10 (based on 25.5 hours/week) Additional hours available as and when required across services Supportive and...

Care Home Chef / Cook South Ayrshire 14.50 per hour 30,160 per annum (based on 40 hours) 8:30am - 5pm Shifts Permanent A highly reputable care home in South Ayrshire is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Chef / Cook to join their culinary team. This role is ideal for a dedicated professional with the ability to independently run a kitchen, delivering well-balanced, nutritious, and appetising meals to our residents. What we are offering to you: Permanent contract - 40 hours per week Competitive pay structure of 14.50 per hour Annual salary: 30,160 (based on 40 hours/week) A supportive and friendly work environment A fulfilling role where your cooking truly makes a difference to residents' lives The roles and responsibilities of our Cook are: Prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold meals in accordance with dietary needs and preferences Take full responsibility for menu planning and kitchen management, ensuring meals are nutritious,...

As a Nursery Chef, you'll prepare nutritious, freshly made meals whilst maintaining the highest standards of safety and hygiene in the nursery kitchen at all times. Your flexibility and reliability will ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen. Catering for children with specific dietary needs Working to an extremely high level when it comes to the relevant Food and Hygiene, Chartered Institute of Environmental Health-Food Safety, Health and Safety and Ofsted guidelines and regulations Ensuring that all children have rich stimulating eating experiences Maintaining stock levels and ensuring stock rotation Following COSHH and other relevant guidelines Level 2 Food and Hygiene Experience in a commercial kitchen as an assistant cook/chef or something very similar Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals for young children? As a Chef at Busy Bees, you'll be a key part of our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals that support children's growth and development. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where you will contribute to the wellbeing of children while gaining valuable experience in catering within the early years sector. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals for young children? As a Chef at Busy Bees, you'll be a key part of our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals that support children's growth and development. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where you will contribute to the wellbeing of children while gaining valuable experience in catering within the early years sector. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our...

Chef - Residential Support Hostel Location: Newcasle Upon Tyne Pay Rate: £16.89 per hour Hours: Monday-Friday, 12:00pm-5:00pm Start Date: 20th April Duration: 2-4 weeks (potential to extend) Pay: Weekly, every Friday We are recruiting an experienced Chef to work within a residential hostel within the Newcastle areathat supports adults as they transition back into the community. This role is vital in helping maintain a stable, supportive environment for residents. Role Responsibilities Prepare and cook daily meals in line with dietary needs and service requirements. Maintain excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness. Manage stock levels, ordering, and kitchen organisation. Work professionally alongside support staff to ensure a calm and respectful environment. Follow all relevant policies, procedures, and safeguarding guidelines. Essential Requirements Enhanced Adults DBS Certificate (required prior to starting). Proven experience as a...

Flexible Working Chef – Bright Horizons Nurseries, Manchester Location: Manchester Pay: £14.39 per hour Contract Type: Flexible / Bank Staff Hours: Ad-hoc shifts – perfect for retired chefs or those seeking occasional work Are you a retired or semi-retired chef looking to stay active in the kitchen without the commitment of full-time hours? Or perhaps you’re someone with culinary experience who enjoys the benefits of flexible working? Bright Horizons Nurseries in Manchester are looking for a Flexible Working Chefs to join our friendly team on an ad-hoc basis. This role is ideal for those who want to contribute their skills in a meaningful way while enjoying the freedom of flexible working. Purpose of Role: To prepare, cook and present age appropriate food to high standards in a clean, tidy, safe and pleasant environment. Work in partnership with the nursery team and parents at all times to support the nurseries care and education provision. Keep accurate...

Role - Early Years Field Chef Salary – Starting from £30,368 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) - Mileage paid for travel. Hours - 40 Hours Per Week | Mon-Fri | Perm Location – Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and Bristol Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We are looking for a full time Field Early Years Chef, to join our Bright Horizons Central and London Division. This role will be based from our Harwell Nursery but will involve travelling around nurseries within the given region. The nurseries are predominately based in and around Oxfordshire and Warwickshire but there is an expectation to travel as North as Rugby, East as Haddenham and West as Bristol as required. Due to travel, please...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Portswood Salary – £28,776.90 - £39,289.20 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location – Portswood SO17 1EJ Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Chef to join our Portswood nursery. At Bright Horizons Portswood, we provide a nurturing, home-from-home environment with a strong focus on children’s wellbeing, development, and school readiness. Our setting offers engaging indoor and outdoor learning spaces, including a large natural garden, and is part of a well-established organisation committed to high-quality care, professional development, and strong teamwork. Our Benefits £28,776.90 - £39,289.20 per annum...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Cheshunt Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – Starting from £30,368K annually (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location - Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN8 Hours - Monday-Friday, 40 hours Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Chef to join our Bright Horizons Cheshunt Day Nursery and Preschool. The nursery is situated close to Theobalds Train Station in a beautiful Edwardian building with state-of-the-art facilities, Cheshunt Day Nursery and Preschool is an Ofsted rated 'Good' nursery providing exceptional care and education to children aged 3 months to 5 years. Our Benefits Childcare discount of 50% for first child Enhanced parental leave 20...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Kingston Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – Starting from £30,659.20 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Kingston upon Thames Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Chef to join our Bright Horizons Kingston Day Nursery and Preschool. Our Benefits Childcare discount of 50% for first child* Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Reigate Holmesdale Road and surrounding Salary – starting from £28,776 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location – base to be Reigate Holmesdale Road - to cover the region of 12 nurseries Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” Our Benefits Childcare discount of 50% for first child Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach ​ *Subject to...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – From £30,659 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location – Purley, London Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Chef to join our Purley Nursery, situated next to Purley railway/tube station. The working hours for this role are 7:30-16:30, Monday-Friday all year round. The nursery offers extra curricular activities such as PE lessons on a Monday morning for over 2 year olds, and on a weekly basis, ‘Theatrebugs’ sessions for all ages. These sessions allow children to explore stories in new ways through songs, instruments, and imaginary play. Our Benefits From £30,659 per annum Childcare...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Tingley Salary – £28,776.90 (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location – Tingley, Wakefield Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Chef to join our Chef nursery. This is a full time role of 40 hours per week. Our Benefits £28,776.90 per annum Childcare discount of 50% for first child Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Wish Park Hove Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – Starting from £28,777 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Hove Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Chef to join our Bright Horizons Wish Park Hove Day Nursery and Preschool. Our Benefits Childcare discount of 50% for first child* Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – £28,776 - £39,289 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location – Canterbury, Kent Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Chef to join our Canterbury nursery. This nursery offers a friendly, experienced, long serving team, easy access to local transport with plenty of parking available, flexible working patterns and refurbished rooms! Our Benefits Childcare discount of 50% for first child Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including...