61 Best care home chef Jobs in London (June 2026)

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Care Home Chef to join our friendly team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering nutritious, well-balanced, and appetizing meals that support the health and wellbeing of our residents. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking with purpose and making a genuine difference in people's lives. Key Responsibilities • Plan and prepare high-quality, nutritious meals in line with residents’ dietary requirements and preferences, • Cater for a range of dietary needs, including allergies, cultural requirements, and specialised diets (e.g. soft/pureed diets), • Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety standards in accordance with regulations (e.g. HACCP), • Manage stock ordering, rotation, and kitchen budgets effectively, • Work closely with care staff to ensure mealtimes are enjoyable and meet individual resident needs, • Ensure the kitchen is clean, organised, and compliant with health & safety standards Requirements • Previous experience as a chef, ideally within a care home, healthcare, or similar environment, • Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3 desirable), • Knowledge of nutritional needs of older people, • Ability to plan menus and manage kitchen operations independently, • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, • A caring and compassionate approach What We Offer • Competitive pay, • Paid training and development opportunities, • Supportive and friendly working environment, • Pension scheme, • Holiday allowance, • Opportunities for career progression About Us At [Care Home Name], we pride ourselves on providing high-quality, person-centred care in a warm and welcoming environment. Food plays a huge part in our residents’ daily lives, and we are committed to delivering meals that are both nutritious and enjoyable. How to Apply If you are a dedicated chef who takes pride in delivering great food and making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

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Tezlom - Kingston & Sutton

UK BASED APPLICANTS Salary: £14-£16 per hour via PAYE, with an increase for some bank holiday shifts Contract type: Temporary, flexible working Tezlom are recruiting for compassionate chef staff to work within specialist Nursing and Care Homes across Kingston, Sutton and Croydon. Tezlom are a leading and expanding Healthcare Recruitment Agency, established in 2008. We Require: Proof of Right to Work in the UK NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Hospitality/Catering/Practical Cookery Level 2 HACCP training certificate Here at Tezlom, you choose what days you are available to work, whether that be early shifts, late shifts, long days or even weekends – we understand how important a work life balance is, so we work around you and your flexibility to suit you and your lifestyle. Due to the continued expansion, we are looking for chefs to join our growing team. Following the continued success and increased demand, we are looking to recruit experienced, dedicated individuals to join the expanding team. As a Chef, you'll be joining an outstanding team in menu creation, ensuring the kitchen and equipment meets all health and safety requirements and produce fresh cooked meals daily to residents with special dietary and nutrition needs. Duties within this position include: • Setting up the kitchen and maintaining standards of hygiene, presentation, and efficiency., • Cooking food in a timely manner and ensuring excellent presentation., • Modify recipes to suit customers’ requests, dietary needs, and allergen requirement., • Monitor food and stock checks, costs, ordering., • Experiment with food and recipe ideas, creations of new menus and daily specials. · Flexibility If you’re looking for flexible working hours to suit your commitments or maybe a second income and want to be part of an expanding and rewarding organisation, then click the apply button to submit your CV. Tezlom are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to a basic DBS check, proof of Right to Work and satisfactory employment references.

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Neway International Ltd

Chef De Partie (temp and permanent roles available)

We are seeking experienced chefs to fill roles within hotels and restaurants, offering both permanent and temporary work opportunities. Immediate start available. Permanent roles are open in: • Casinos, • Hotels Temporary roles are available in: • Hotels (breakfast and service) - continental menu, • Hospitals, • Care homes, • Restaurants Applicants must possess the right to work in the UK and have previous relevant experience. A chef's uniform is required.

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Phoenix Resourcing Services

Kitchen Manager - Enhanced DBS

3 days ago

£20–£21 hourly

Full-time

About the Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Kitchen Manager to lead our catering operation in a fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills, a passion for high-quality food, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and safety. This position requires an Enhanced DBS check, as you will be working in a regulated environment (e.g. school, care home, or vulnerable groups setting). Key Responsibilities • Oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring efficient service, • Lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff to deliver high-quality meals, • Plan menus in line with nutritional guidelines and budget requirements, • Manage stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships, • Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations (HACCP), • Maintain accurate records and documentation, • Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control, • Work collaboratively with wider teams (e.g. care staff, teachers, or management) Requirements • Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Senior Chef, • Strong leadership and team management skills, • Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain), • Good knowledge of allergen management and food safety legislation, • Excellent organisational and communication skills, • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities, • Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to undergo a check) What We Offer • Competitive salary package, • Supportive and friendly working environment, • Opportunities for training and development, • Regular working hours (depending on setting), • Pension scheme and company benefits Safeguarding Statement We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and/or vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo Enhanced DBS screening and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices. How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience. ##

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Research Tribe

Work From Home – Paid Research

1 day ago

Part-time

Harrow

Research Tribe is a completely free service that connects people like you with remote opportunities to take part in market research. You could become a mystery shopper, product tester or simply share your opinion through paid surveys, focus groups and more. We work with many leading market research companies and brands. They want to hear your thoughts and will reward you with a variety of incentives including cash, vouchers, products, gifts, experiences and prizes. • Mystery Shopping, • Product Testing, • Focus Groups, • Surveys & More There is never any obligation to take part as you choose the opportunities you're interested in and complete them at times convenient for you, so it's perfect for everyone (especially if you're looking for flexible entry level, part time, temporary, evening, weekend or seasonal work with an immediate start and no experience). It's not a suitable replacement for a job, however it's a great way to work from home and earn additional income. Getting started is easy, simply click 'Apply Now’ and register on our website so we can keep you updated with suitable opportunities by email – it takes under 60 seconds. ... Research Tribe members come from a variety of work backgrounds including admin, customer service, accounts, finance, retail, IT, recruitment, human resources (HR), social care, cleaning, driving, NHS and local council. Whether you’re a student, apprentice, graduate, trainee, administrator, accountant, payroll assistant, sales executive, personal assistant (PA), business analyst, account manager, business analyst, receptionist, school teacher, chef, waiter, office worker or night shift warehouse operative - you’ll be in great company!

ALL ROADS – BRIXTON Modern comfort. Built on community. NEWLY OPENED MAY 2026 – HIRING NOW All Roads has always been about people. Food, music, energy and creating spaces where people come together. We started with supper clubs and built this slowly. No big backing, no shortcuts. Just people showing up, again and again. Sold out nights, word of mouth, residencies, collaborations. Proper support that’s never watered down. Now we’re opening our first neighbourhood restaurant in Brixton. The food matters. Good ingredients, cooked properly. Thought out plates that actually hit. No frills. Just real food, done well, in a space that feels like home. Director led, on the ground and in service. We’re looking for a Chef ready to step up and grow with us. GETTING STRAIGHT TO IT This role is for someone who genuinely cares about food. You may not already be a ‘Lead Chef' but you will be ready to confidently step into your own! You’re curious, thoughtful and always looking to push further. Eager to learn more, but also ready to share what you know. You should be confident enough to speak up, contribute ideas and help shape the kitchen, while working with respect for others and their contributions. You take pride in the details and want to cook food that actually means something. We’re building a strong, collaborative kitchen and want people who are part of that. WHAT’S ALL YOU -⁠ ⁠Running sections and supporting the pass -⁠ ⁠Prep planning, organisation and consistency -⁠ ⁠Supporting ordering, stock control and minimising waste -⁠ Support in ⁠training and developing junior chefs -⁠ ⁠Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety -⁠ ⁠Working closely with the founders on menu development -⁠ ⁠Managing service flow and stepping up to lead when needed WHAT’S GOOD HERE -⁠ ⁠Fair rotas, planned ahead -⁠ ⁠Balanced schedules that make sense -⁠ ⁠Proper breaks, always -⁠ ⁠30% off food + wine -⁠ ⁠First drink on us -⁠ ⁠Tronc shared properly + surplus redistributed -⁠ ⁠Occasional team perks -⁠ ⁠Proper family meal every shift -⁠ ⁠Cost price meat + wine -⁠ ⁠Staff socials — time with your team -⁠ ⁠Your birthday off -⁠ ⁠Clear structure and expectations -⁠ ⁠Real development with the founders -⁠ ⁠Room to grow with us We’re building this properly. If you’ve got it, you’ll want in early. Not for everyone and that’s the point. Looking forward to hearing who you are and why you want in. If you’re right, we’ll move quick. Speak soon, M&P

About SMOKESTAK. SMOKESTAK is a London-based barbecue restaurant with a focus on slow smoked meats, inspired by the founder’s Barbadian roots around open fire grilling, and honed by a pilgrimage around the southern states of America. Originally starting out as a street food trader, SMOKESTAK has evolved into a thriving restaurant with slow cooked meats on a wood fire smoker at is core. Since its founding over 10 years ago, SMOKESTAK has grown into a staple in the London food scene. Its brick-and-mortar site in Shoreditch remains unique in its offering, aesthetic, and vibe: bold, moody, memorable. Wholly SMOKESTAK’s own. We are proud to be an independent business with the founder, David Carter, coming from an entirely hospitality led background. We invite all to sit at the table with us. We promote a culture of learning and development, encouraging independent thinkers. About the role. We are looking for an experienced chef de partie to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working in fast paced and dynamic kitchens but most importantly take pride in the food you create. You’ll be cooking in a kitchen that cares about the food it sends out and be working with amazing, fresh produce from some of the best suppliers in the country alongside a well-established and tight knit team. Responsibilities. • Management of a section, including ordering for the section and prepping for service., • Following and maintaining HACPP procedures., • Supporting the wider kitchen team with daily tasks and processes., • Being an ambassador for our brand through exceptional teamwork and fostering a supportive environment. Requirements. • Previous experience in a similar environment., • Experience with BBQ/smoked meat. We offer. • £1,000 every annual employment anniversary., • Monthly bonuses for top performers., • 50% staff discount on meals at each of our restaurants., • Cycle-to-work scheme., • Cost price wine through our suppliers., • International trips for top performers., • In-house training dedicated to your personal development., • Staff trip programme to meet farms, fish markets and vineyards., • We offer qualifications, including, WSET, health and safety, food training., • Company donations to charities our staff feel are close to home., • Whole team staff parties., • Wholesome staff meals, end of service drinks.

ITALIAN SPEAKER Mamma Chef

Join our Family at La Mia Mamma Restaurant! Cerchiamo mamme appassionate di cucina casereccia in Chelsea e Notting Hill! Our team of "Mammas" (moms) is getting bigger and we would love to meet the new ambassadors of Italian culinary culture! If you are an Italian speaker with a deep passion for home-cooked style recipes and you are known among your friends for being a great host, this role is for you! About us: La Mia Mamma is not just a restaurant; it’s a celebration of Italy, its traditions and the love that goes into every meal. Each of our “Mamma Chefs” brings their unique regional flavours and family stories to the table, creating an authentic Italian experience that transports our guests straight to Italy. Our mission is to offer a welcoming, home-like atmosphere where guests can feel like part of our family. What we offer: • Full-time or Part-time contracts: we offer flexibility to suit your availability., • Initial training: you’ll receive personalised guidance from Mamma Sara, one of our most experienced mamma chefs., • A supportive, family-like team and don't worry if you can't speak English perfectly, our team speaks Italian too!, • Location: Chelsea and Notting Hill, • Accommodation in a flat shared with other Mammas: if needed and based on the availability of the flat. What you'll do: • Cook regional dishes: cook what you'd normally prepare at home, from frittata di pasta to mains, we are looking for the most authentic recipes!, • Be the perfect host by making sure our guests are well taken care of for a memorable experience. Who we are looking for: • Passionate home cook: you’re proud to share your family’s culinary traditions and the story behind them., • Team player with independence: you are able to collaborate with the other Mammas and members of the team but you are also comfortable working on your own., • Deep knowledge of Italian food culture., • Reside in London: Pre-Settled or Settled Status necessary to proceed with this application., • Experience: previous experience in a professional environment is an advantage, but not a must. If you are up for the challenge, we encourage you to apply! Why work with us? • A real Italian experience: you’ll work in an environment that celebrates Italian culture, warmth and the authenticity of home cooking., • Professional growth: we offer a supportive environment where you can learn, grow, and refine your skills., • Be part of a meaningful project: you’ll contribute to a restaurant that honours family traditions and aims to highlight the less mainstream regional food cultures in Italy.

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