Head Chef

The Benefits of Working for Stow Healthcare * Free DBS Check (Ts and Cs apply) * Free staff meal * Retail and food discounts (Blue Light Card) * 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 * Employee Assistance Programme * Employee Recognition Scheme * Long Service Awards * Annual Stow Awards Ceremony * Company pension scheme * Contracted hours giving you security * 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 * 6am to 3pm * Full-time contracted hours with no evening work. * Available to 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 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 Melford Court In industry leading private nursing facility Melford Court is a high-quality care home, owned and operated by the Stow Healthcare Group. We pride ourselves on providing premium residential and nursing care in a stunning Grade II Listed house. Our values and desire for excellence enable us to offer a service that is unrivalled