Head Chef

The Benefits of Working for Stow Healthcare * £600 joining bonus (for the majority of job roles, Ts & Cs apply) * Free DBS (Ts and Cs apply) * Free staff meal * Real Living Wage Employer * Retail and food discounts * Working for the best care provider in the UK. Winner of the Excellence in Small Residential Care Award - LaingBuission Awards 2024, Care Group of the Year Winner- National Care Awards 2023, 2022 & 2021. Care Employer of the Year- National Finalist at the Great British Care Award 2025. * Top Care employer * Nest pension scheme * Contracted hours giving you security * 28 days leave and your birthday off * Refer a friend scheme * Free Uniform * Free Wifi Our Head Chef Role * Heading up a team including, a deputy cook and kitchen assistants * Preparing fresh, delicious meals for elderly residents * Supporting residents to live fulfilling lives * Manage stock control and complete rotas * Maintain the kitchen to SFBB standards * 40 hours per week * Full-time contracted hours with no evening work. Alternate weekends The skills you’ll need * A competent cook with experience of a professional kitchen * Adaptable to dietary requirements * Passionate about great quality food and making a difference * Flexibility, patience, caring attitude and a real 'people person' * A proficient level of written and spoken English * Please note that from 11 November 2021, all staff working in care homes must be double COVID vaccinated (limited medical exemptions apply About Us * A national award-winning company, based locally to you with nursing homes across Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex * Winners of national awards for management, nursing and care * 100% of our homes are rated 'Outstanding' or 'Good' by the care regulators * Supporting elderly and frail residents About Horkesley Manor An industry leading private nursing facility Horkesley Manor is a premium care home, owned and operated by Stow Healthcare Group. We pride ourselves on delivering premium residential and nursing care in a stunning setting. Our values and desire for excellence enable us to offer a service that is unrivalled. Horkesley Manor is also the home of the Aspen Memory Centre that specialises in caring for people with memory challenges