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Chef - Term Time only
Chef de Partie – Term Time Only
Location: Hymers College, Hull Salary: £14.00 per hour / 35 hours per week (Mon–Fri) Start Date: September 2026
About the Role
Are you a Chef looking for a rewarding opportunity? Join Holroyd Howe, one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, and help create meals that inspire our students at Hymers College, a prestigious independent school catering to over 800 pupils.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef to work in a highly prestigious education setting, contributing to a contract catering company setting new standards in education catering.
Key Highlights:
- Support a team of seasoned specialists in a dynamic culinary environment
- Aid in delivering fresh, nutritious, and innovative meals tailored to students’ needs
- Collaborate with a tiered catering service (breakfast, lunch + hospitality)
- Opportunity to succeed in an exciting sector within Holroyd Howe’s contract catering business
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with our culinary team to craft flavourful, nutritious dishes that enhance student experiences
- Demonstrate expert presentation, organisational, and communication skills
- Assist the Chef manager in all aspects of food preparation, production, and service
- Ensure dishes consistently meet company standards and client expectations
- Supervise and train kitchen staff and assistants, enforcing food safety and sanitation procedures
- Contribute to menu planning, considering dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines, and seasonal ingredients
- Oversee stock control and procurement to optimise inventory while minimising waste
- Assist in special events, themed dinners, and culinary initiatives
- Maintain a clean, organised, and compliant kitchen environment (adhering to health and safety regulations)
- Support the Chef manager with administrative tasks, including scheduling, budgeting, and food cost recordings
- Stay updated on industry trends, culinary techniques, and ingredients to evolve menu offerings
- Foster a positive team culture with leadership, communication, and teamwork
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Qualifications & Attributes
Preferred Background
- Previous experience in contract catering, educational institutions, or high-volume kitchens
- Culinary degree or a recognised culinary certification
- Deep knowledge of food safety standards
- Ability to multitask efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Essential Traits
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Passion and enthusiasm for food and creative dining experiences
- Highly organised and adaptable
- Team-player mindset – proud to succeed as part of a collaborative team
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when required
- Commitment to safeguarding students (enhanced DBS with barred list check mandatory post-offer)
- Readiness to provide professional references before appointment
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Company Culture & Commitments
Holroyd Howe empowers its teams through long-term growth, ethical operations, and an engaging work environment:
Core Values
- Sustainability: Ethical ingredient sourcing and mindful preparation
- Nutrition: Fresh, nutritious meals designed for child development
- Food Innovation: Invigorating training and initiatives, including themed days, food theatre, and chef demonstrations
- Flexible Wellbeing Support:
- 3 volunteering days
- 3 grandparent leave days
- 24-week enhanced maternity leave
- Pension and life insurance benefits
- Employee Perks: Discounts via the Perkbox app (high street, holidays, cinema), free meals, career development, access to wellbeing hubs and an employee assistance programme
- Investment in Staff: Training, professional development, and HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
Commitment to Safeguarding
Holroyd Howe must safeguard children and expects all employees to uphold this commitment. As a prerequisite for all positions:
- Enhanced DBS check with Barred List verification (for shortlisted candidates)
- Disclosure of any criminal convictions upon shortlisting
- Pre-employment online background screening for suitability to work with children
This appointment is subject to satisfactory professional references.
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