Company Description We want you
Chef de Partie/ Trainee Chef & Hospitailty Chef required to join our business and work at our highly prestigious education settings based in Holt – Norfolk.
If you're looking for a Work Life balance working 5 days a week (40 hrs a week) with no Split Shifts then this position would be ideal for you. Salary depending on experience. Shift Pattern is either a 6am or 12pm start. One shift pattern will cover either a Saturday or Sunday. You will also get 8 weeks holiday a year.
If you are looking for an employer that will invest in you and develop your career further, then look no further and apply!
As a Chef you will…
As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service.
· Ideally have experience working within Education catering but not essential
· Have a progressive career to date
· Be up to date with current food trends
· Have a real passion for food and customer service
· Have good Health & Safety knowledge
Who we are…
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.
Job Type: Permanent
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/03/2025
Expected start date: Asap
Job Description REPORTING TO: Location Manager
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
- 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.
CLIENT SERVICE
- 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.
PEOPLE
- 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
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
- 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.
HEALTH & SAFETY, FOOD SAFETY, the ENVIRONMENT
- 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.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
Qualifications - Very well organised and ability to prioritise work load
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent standards
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
