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We’d love to meet you!\nA LITTLE ABOUT MELKSHAM GARDENS\nOur new purpose-built home on Longleaze Lane will provide residential, nursing and dementia care, alongside respite and day care.\nThe home will feature 80 en-suite bedrooms, landscaped gardens, private dining, a cinema, gym and wellbeing facilities, activities room, salon and spa, and family accommodation. Innovative technology, including circadian lighting and acoustic monitoring, will support our person-centred approach to care.\nA UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY\nJoining a brand-new home is exciting - but it is also different.\nDepending on the progress of the home, you may join us during the preparation and mobilisation period or as we welcome our first residents. Your exact start date may therefore be subject to change and could be later than initially anticipated.\nWe’re looking for an experienced chef who is comfortable with change and excited to help shape a home from the very beginning. Your culinary expertise and leadership will be invaluable as the hospitality team comes together, menus are developed and the dining experience and standards of Melksham Gardens are established.\nThis is an opportunity to put your own stamp on a new kitchen, inspire your team and create a dining experience that residents can enjoy and look forward to every day.\nABOUT THE ROLE\nAs Executive Chef, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering an exceptional dining and hospitality experience for our residents.\nYou’ll be responsible for the provision and management of a first-class catering service, helping to create a home where people love to live. Working closely with the senior team, you’ll bring creativity and inspiration to menu planning, special events and dining experiences, while leading and developing colleagues across the hospitality team.\nYou’ll work closely with suppliers to source quality ingredients that meet residents’ individual needs and preferences, while managing budgets and achieving financial targets. You’ll also ensure that the highest standards of food hygiene, safety and quality are maintained throughout the kitchen and catering environment.\nAs part of a brand-new home, you’ll have the opportunity to develop menus, establish kitchen processes and build a team that takes pride in delivering excellent food and service from day one.\nWe’re looking for someone who understands that great food is about more than what’s on the plate. It’s about creating enjoyable experiences, supporting residents’ wellbeing and helping make Melksham Gardens a place where residents, families and colleagues feel at home.\nABOUT YOU\nYou’ll have excellent cooking skills, a strong understanding of ingredients and food service, and a passion for producing high-quality meals that create a first-class dining experience.\nYou’ll be confident developing menus that reflect different dining experiences, accommodate individual preferences and meet the nutritional needs of our residents.\nAlongside your culinary expertise, you’ll bring strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire, motivate and develop your team. You’ll know how to create a positive working environment where colleagues feel supported to grow in their roles and are encouraged to deliver their best.\nYou’ll also understand the importance of managing costs, working effectively with suppliers and maintaining a safe, hygienic and financially sustainable kitchen.\nMost importantly, you’ll be adaptable, creative and enthusiastic about the opportunity to help establish a new care home. You’ll take pride in your work and be excited to create something special from the very beginning.\nAND IN RETURN\nWe’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK, meaning we reinvest every penny we make into our homes, residents’ lives and team members.\nWe’re committed to supporting our colleagues to grow and develop, offering opportunities for career progression and training within a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment.\nHere are some of the benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:\n28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)\nA Company pension\nLife assurance\nFree uniform\nFree DBS\nAccess to our Employee Assistance Programme\nBlue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more\nBE PART OF THE BEGINNING\nIf you’re an experienced Executive Chef who wants to bring their passion for food, leadership and hospitality to a brand-new care home, we’d love to hear from you.\nCome and help us make Melksham Gardens a truly exceptional place to live, work and belong, creating a dining experience that residents will love and a kitchen team you can be proud of.\nWe reserve the right to close this role before the closing date, with no advance notice. We do encourage you to complete an application as soon as possible if interested.\n\nLocation (Region): Private Collection /*generated inline style */\nLocation (Site): Melksham Gardens /*generated inline style */\nContract type: Permanent /*generated inline style */\nSalary: £43000 per annum /*generated inline style */\nNo. of hours per week: 40.00 /*generated inline style */\nJob Description\n\n>\n\nExecutive Chef FINAL.docx - 67KB\nOpens in a new window\n\nConverted File Executive Chef FINAL.docx.pdf - 113KB\nOpens in a new window\n\nVacancy Closing Date:\n31/10/2026, 23:55\n\nView cookie policy\n\nPrivacy policy |Terms and conditions |Accessibility |Sitemap \nCopyright © 2014 Orders of St. John Care Trust 2016. Registered charity No. 1048355\nRegistered in England & Wales with company no. 03073089. 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