Weekend Chef

Company Description

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 in order to meet 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 are you the exceptional Chef we’re looking for?

Weekend Chef

Head Chef

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

• 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.
• Carry out preparation and cooking of desserts.
• Prepare Match tea, deli and packed meal offerings as required.

• Ensure that customers are given a 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.

• Be a team player, assisting other team members when necessary.
• Treat members of the team at 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Saturday and Sunday 9.00am - 7.00pm

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.

40 working weeks per year

Full-time, Permanent

£14.50 per hour, Expected hours: 20 per week

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary
• We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles.

Chef: 2 years (preferred)

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.

Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).