Holroyd Howe
Private school Boarding Chef/ Sous Chef
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Job Title: Sous Chef / Boarding Chef
Location: Queen Mary's School
Contract Type: Full time
Salary: £31,200
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- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
- 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
- 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
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- Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
- Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
- Free meals while at work
- Career development through apprenticeships for all experience levels.
About the role:
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Sous Chef / Boarding Chef to join the kitchen team at Queen Mary's School. You will be responsible for the preparing and cooking meals for boarding students and staff, help maintain high standards, and play a vital role in the delivery of daily meals and special events. This role will primarily be evenings and weekend work with every third weekend off and day shifts out of term. The standard shift pattern will be 12pm to 8pm (week days) 7am to 3pm (Saturdays) and 12pm to 8pm (Sundays). Days off during the week are up to the applicant and can be discussed in the interview.
You will be joining Holroyd Howe, 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.
The safety and wellbeing of the people we serve is at the heart of everything we do. A key element is effective allergen management; achieved through training, communication, and care, we create mealtimes where every pupil has a safe experience. Our mission is simple: to provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their job and our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook meals for boarding students and staff
- Ensure meals are nutritious, balanced, and age-appropriate
- Participate in the design of varied weekly menus
- Work within school nutrition guidelines and budgets
- Introduce healthy eating options and seasonal ingredients
- Help plan meals for themed nights and school functions
- Motivate the team to deliver high standards of food and service
- Ensure food safety and allergen controls are consistently met
- Manage mise en place and ensure smooth, timely service
- Support events and functions alongside school life
- Accountability for following and championing allergen controls
Qualifications
Candidate Profile:
Ideally, you will have experience as an Sous Chef, or Chef de Partie within a contract catering environment, preferably in independent education, or a high-profile business and industry setting.
- Passionate about fresh, seasonal food and creative presentation
- Strong attention to detail and high food safety standards
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- A flexible and proactive approach to work
Additional Information
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Great food, always
Using only the best ingredients, our food is fresh, authentic and tailored to each school, age group, and specific needs and preferences.
Food education
We educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.
Respect in everything we do
Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.
Fresh thinking
New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.
Important Information
In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.
Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.
This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.
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