REPORTING TO: Home Manager

JOB PURPOSE - Duties to include, preparing residents breakfasts, cooked lunch and pudding, preparing evening Tea. In addition to be responsible for ordering, stock control, residents’ tea trolley mid morning and afternoon, food prep and clearing down the kitchen.  This is an ideal position for someone with a passion for providing lovingly prepared meals for our residents.  We will provide IDDSI training but they must have a good level of cooking skills.  As occupancy grows, the scope/responsibilities/renumeration of the role will get bigger.

The skills you’ll need

• An experienced Chef 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

The Benefits of Working for Stow Healthcare

• 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
• Company pension scheme
• Contracted hours giving you security
• Free Uniform
• Free Wifi
• Free DBS (Ts and Cs apply)
• Free staff meal
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employer Recognition Scheme
• Annual Stow Awards Ceremony

About Magnolia Park

Magnolia Park is the newest addition to Stow Healthcare. We’re currently refurbishing the home with real care and attention – creating warm, welcoming spaces that feel comfortable, calm and truly homely for everyone who lives and works here.

It’s a lovely time to join us as we welcome new residents into beautifully refreshed rooms and continue to grow a close-knit, supportive team. Right now we’re home to a small group of settled residents, so you’ll have the chance to get to know people properly and help shape the everyday routines that make Magnolia Park special.

We’re proud to be a friendly, caring team across every department, and we support one another to make each day run smoothly. If you’re someone who brings warmth, reliability and pride in your work, we’d love to welcome you to Magnolia Park’s next chapter

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