Sous Chef
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Job Description
Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen delivering high-quality food across breakfast lunch and supper services.
Lead inspire and mentor the kitchen team to ensure smooth service and high standards.
Prepare fresh seasonal dishes with a focus on nutrition and presentation for pupils staff and guests.
Support a busy calendar of events and hospitality outside of term time creating varied and exciting menus.
Maintain excellent food safety allergen management and health and safety standards at all times.
Manage stock control ordering and kitchen administration efficiently alongside the Head Chef.
Work on a shift pattern (6:30 AM2:30 PM or 11:00 AM8:00 PM) and 1 in 3 weekends.
Qualifications :
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery (or equivalent catering qualification).
Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate (minimum requirement).
Strong background working as a Sous Chef or in a senior kitchen role ideally within high-volume or education catering.
Proven experience supporting events banquets or hospitality functions.
Excellent understanding of allergen management food safety and health & safety compliance.
Ability to work calmly under pressure and deliver consistently high standards.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to assist with stock control ordering and kitchen paperwork.
A real passion for seasonal fresh food and a creative pro-active approach to menu development.
Additional Information :
Holroyd Howe is one of the UKs leading contract caterers providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.
To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.
We pride ourselves on:
Sustainability
Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.
Nutrition
We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.
Food Innovation
We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.
From tasting tables theme days and food theatre to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory quirky and fun for our pupils helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.
Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.
This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
