Job Description
Company Overview
Holroyd Howe is one of the UK's leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. Our team of experienced professionals tailors our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of each school.
We serve more than just a meal in our kitchens, so we're looking for an exceptional Chef De Partie who can feed hungry tummies as well as hungry minds.
Our site provides 1,200 meals daily with the help of a dedicated chef brigade of eight and a total team size of 30. The schedule is well-organised across our large team to help you maintain a positive work-life balance on a 5/7 shift pattern, blending evening and early shifts, and alternate weekends.
Job Summary
We're offering a competitive salary of up to £30,000 per annum, plus amazing benefits. If you're looking for an employer that will invest in you and develop your career further, then look no further.
Key Responsibilities
* To assist the Head Chef in the kitchen operation and ensure the company's reputation for food quality is maintained at all times.
* To plan, prepare and cook menu items as directed by the Sous / Head Chef.
* To assist in the development and planning of menus, including future food trends, and to be passionate about developing new styles of service and concepts in the location.
* To assist with stock taking when required.
* To carry out the smooth and efficient running of your section as appropriate.
* To ensure that customers are given a prompt and efficient service and expectations are consistently exceeded.
* To be customer focused at all times, approachable and quick to exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs.
* To be a team player, assisting other team members when necessary.
* To treat members of the team at location as you would expect to be treated.
* To demonstrate and instruct Commis Chefs in food preparation and cooking skills as directed by the Sous / Head Chef.
* To compile all food orders for sections under your supervision, ensuring food standards and cost are agreed with the Head Chef; to ensure stock, deliveries and wastage are all checked and recorded in line with company and food standards.
* To gain an understanding of food costing, sales mix and menu planning.
* To adhere to the company's Hygiene, Health and Safety policies.
* To rigorously follow the company cleaning schedules.
* To ensure that food storage areas are maintained in accordance with the company's Hygiene, Healthy and Safety policies and procedures.
* To take responsibility for contributing towards your own development with the guidance of the Sous / Head Chef and attend training courses as identified.
* To show commitment to company values in all aspects of your role.
* To act as a positive ambassador for the business.
* To attend to any reasonable request made by the client or Holroyd Howe Management.
* To attend training sessions when required.
* To ensure compliance with the company's policy on safer recruitment and safeguarding children and young adults at all times whilst at work.
Benefits
* Free meals whilst at work
* 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
* 28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
* Pension scheme
* Competitive salary