As a Apprentice Chef you will collaborate with our culinary team to learn and craft flavourful dishes that nourish both body and mind

As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm. You will be working towards;

• Assist with various tasks in the kitchen assigned by the head and sous chef, training in all areas of the kitchen, including pastry, salad section and hot meal preparation, we prepare classic dishes from all over the world and your training will give you the skills in preparing these for up to 600 pupils and staff.
• Assisting the head and sous chef in the delivery of exceptional standards of function catering, for hospitality and events throughout the year.
• Learn and develop your skills in line with on job training for level 2 and 3 NVQ apprenticeships. All on job training will be provided, additionally your apprenticeship qualification training will be provided by HITT Training to the approved NVQ standards.
• You should be confident to communicate effectively with team members and clients.
• Provide excellent customer service, including service to all on site pupils and staff.
• Stay updated on industry trends, culinary techniques, and new ingredients to continuously enhance the menu offerings and overall dining experience.
• Foster a positive working environment by demonstrating leadership qualities, effective communication, and teamwork.

Title: Apprentice Chef

Location: Stratton-on-the-Fosse

Salary: To be discussed 

Benefits:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

Are you a budding Foodie looking for a rewarding opportunity? Join us at one of our prestigious independent schools as a Apprentice Chef and help create meals that inspire our students.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Apprentice Chef to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings.

Nestled in the heart of Somerset, this prestigious independent school - Downside School caters for 400 boarders and staff and includes not only a breakfast, lunch and supper service but also an extensive hospitality service. This operates 7 days a week.  

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Apprentice Chef to make a name for themselves within our contract catering company and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Fun and enthusiastic
• Have excellent organisation skills.
• Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team.
• Have a flexible approach to work.

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.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

“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.