Chef

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s 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, meeting the bespoke requirements of each school.

Can you commit to feeding hungry tummies as well as hungry minds? We serve more than just a meal in our kitchens, so we’re looking for an exceptional Chef to join us.

Job Title

Chef

Reporting To

Head Chef

Overall Objectives

To assist the Head Chef in the kitchen operation and ensure the company’s reputation for food quality is maintained at all times.

Specific Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook menu items as directed by the Sous/Head Chef.
• Assist in the development and planning of menus, including future food trends, and be passionate about developing new styles of service and concepts in the location.
• Assist with stock taking when required.
• Carry out the smooth and efficient running of your section as appropriate.
• Prepare desserts.
• Prepare match tea, deli and packed meal offerings as required.

Client Service

• Ensure that customers receive prompt and efficient service and expectations are consistently exceeded.
• Be customer‑focused at all times, approachable and quick to exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs.

People

• Be a team player, assisting other team members when necessary.
• Treat members of the team at the location as you would expect to be treated.
• Demonstrate and instruct Commis Chefs in food preparation and cooking skills as directed by the Sous/Head Chef.

Financial Management

• Compile all food orders for sections under your supervision, ensuring food standards and cost are agreed with the Head Chef; ensure stock, deliveries and wastage are all checked and recorded in line with company and food standards.
• Gain an understanding of food costing, sales mix and menu planning.

Health & Safety, Food Safety, the Environment

• Adhere to the company’s Food Safety, Hygiene, and Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Rigorously follow the company cleaning schedules.
• Ensure that food storage areas are maintained in accordance with the company’s Food Safety, Hygiene, and Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Additional Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for contributing towards your own development with the guidance of the Sous/Head Chef and attend training courses as identified.
• Show commitment to company values in all aspects of your role.
• Act as a positive ambassador for the business.
• Attend to any reasonable request made by the client or Holroyd Howe Management.
• Attend training sessions when required.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s policy on safer recruitment and safeguarding children and young adults at all times whilst at work.
• General shift patterns 7.00‑3.30 / 11.00‑7.30, 5 out of 7 days.

Holroyd Howe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List check will be obtained for this role.

Job Types

Full‑time, Permanent

Salary

£28,500 per year

Experience

• Chef: 2 years (preferred)

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• On‑site parking
• Sick pay
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Reward & recognition schemes
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Work/life balance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• Term contract
• Competitive salary

Schedule

• 8‑hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
• General shift patterns 7.00‑3.30 / 11.00‑7.30

Equal Opportunity Statement

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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