* 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.
* 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