Company Description

Senior Sous ChefLocation:

ST Margaret''s School, Merry Hill Road, Bushey WD23 1DTRate of pay:

£36,000paHours:

40 hoursWeeks:

40 weeks (Term time plus) 195 daysBenefits:28 days holiday3 volunteering days3 days grandparent leave24 weeks enhanced maternity leaveBespoke training and development opportunitiesPension and life insuranceDiscounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays and cinemaWellbeing hubAccess to employee assistance programmeFree meals whilst at workCareer development opportunitiesHIT Apprenticeships for all experience levelsJoin us at one of our most prestigious independent schools as a our next

Senior

S ous Chef

and help create meals that inspire our students.Nestled in the heart of Hertfordshire, this prestigious independent school

caters for

1000

day pupils as well as

small amount of

boarders and staff and includes not only a breakfast, lunch and supper service but also an extensive hospitality service.This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Chef who is wanting make a name for themselves within our contract catering company and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering.

Job Description

Key ResponsibilitiesTo assist the chef team in planning, preparing, cooking and presenting food to the standards required by the company and the client.To control portion size and monitor wasteTo ensure supplies are correctly used, accounted for and to assist with weekly stock take and food rotation proceduresTo maintain records relating to food production activities and supplier information as required by the catering managerTo ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards are maintained in line with company policy and legislationTo assist the executive chef in the day to day running of the kitchenTo assist in regular team meetings on a regular basis to communicate targets, standards required and company/client informationTo ensure compliance with the company''s policy on safer recruitment and safeguarding children and young adults at all times whilst at work.

Qualifications

Excellent communication skillsTakes the initiativeExcellent time managementSupportive / Team playerDemonstrate high level of organisation.Excellent record keeping.To be willing to work the hours and the needs of the businessTo be able to work under pressure and to cope with any unforeseen circumstances i.e. function changes, requirements, sickness, etc.To have a positive and co-operative attitude.

Additional Information

Holroyd Howe is one of the UKs 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:SustainabilitySustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.NutritionWe 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 InnovationWe 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 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.IND1

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