The Benefits of Working for Stow Healthcare

* £600 joining bonus (for the majority of job roles, Ts & Cs apply)

* Real Living Wage Employer

* Retail and food discounts

* Paid for every hour you are at work - all your breaks are paid

* 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 - New Kitchen

* 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 family-run, 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