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Chef

Location

Haughgate House

Salary & Benefits

£13.15

Vacancy Type

Part Time

Closing Date

Monday 1 September 2025

  • Chef

    Haughgate House, Woodbridge

    £13.15 per hour

    35 hours per week

    Healthcare Homes are recruiting for a Chef to work at Haughgate House in Woodbridge.

    Preparing and cooking meals for residents, you will be experienced in delivering a quality and nutritious menu that meets the various dietary requirements and needs of our residents.

    Our catering team play a key role within our homes, liaising with our residents to create home cooked, family favourite dishes across our weekly menus along with themed nights and the classic roast dinner.

    The successful candidate will have experience in working in a professional kitchen, have good organisational skills and knowledge of good kitchen practices and food hygiene standards. City and Guilds or NVQ qualifications are preferred but not essential as they can be provided through our Academy.

    In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

    • Company Pension
    • 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
    • Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
    • Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
    • Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
    • Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including NVQ 2 and NVQ 3 in Food Production
    • Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts including 10% off shopping at Asda and access to an Esso Fuel Card to reduce the cost of petrol
    • Recognition and Long Service awards

    Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.

    If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of hospitality professionals, then get in touch or apply today.

     

  • About Haughgate House

    Haughgate House is a stunning 1920’s built home that was converted into a nursing home in the 1980’s. Having undergone a major refurbishment, Haughgate now has 12 extra bedrooms, a new Kitchen and two new communal rooms.

    Located in Woodbridge, Suffolk, The home itself has a fantastic reputation in the local area and the staff work hard to ensure that all residents get the best quality care possible.

    To find out more about Haughgate House follow this link