Job Description Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Chef in planning, preparing, and serving daily meals for students, staff, and visitors.
- Step in for the Chef when needed, with support from the Catering Supervisor.
- Support the lunchtime meal service for a local Primary school.
- Prepare and cook meals in line with food safety regulations and ensure proper use of kitchen equipment.
- Assist with catering at special events and functions, including some work outside normal hours (e.g., Parents’ Evenings).
- Help build and promote the food brand, aiming to sustain interest and increase sales.
- Operate the cashless till system and produce cost/sales reports as needed.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene and health & safety in the kitchen.
Qualifications - Previous experience in a catering or kitchen environment, ideally within a school or hospitality setting.
- Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations (Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate preferred).
- Ability to assist in meal planning, preparation, and service, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Proven ability to deputise for the Chef Manager when required, demonstrating leadership and teamwork skills.
- Experience with cashless till systems and basic financial reporting.
- Creative and proactive in recommending service improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, ensuring safe food storage, handling, and preparation.
Additional Information There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:
- 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 Prorated Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
- 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. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.
“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.
IND1
