Sous Chef - England
Holroyd Howe, Lower Leigh, Mendip
Sous Chef - England
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Holroyd Howe, Lower Leigh, Mendip
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 8 Nov | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 2095b95399a74b39bc92eda2a2a422c3
Full Job Description
- Food Preparation - prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the head chef; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all time.
- Shift Management - oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your shift and upkeep your designated area with supplies and ensuring cleanliness in line with policies and procedures.
- Quality Control - maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste is considered at all times.
- Team Collaboration - communicate positively and effectively with all other team members and assist/support all colleagues where necessary. Coaching of junior chefs to support development.
- Menu Development - collaborate with head chef to develop and taste new recipes, providing suggestions for improvement or innovation.
- Cleaning and Maintenance - maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen including your designated area ensuring equipment is in good working order.
Proven experience working as a Sous Chef or similar role - Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines
- Strong understanding of food safety and health & safety practices
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
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. - 28 days holiday
- 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 seasoned, inspirational, and creative Sous Chef, or experienced Chef de Partie ready to take the next step? Do you have a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to be the driving force behind the culinary program at the acclaimed, Goodenough College Goodenough College, situated in the vibrant heart of Bloomsbury, London, is home to 700 international postgraduate students for whom we provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner all year round. We operate a Caf and Bar in London House, serving students, college staff, event guests, and hotel guests. Additionally, we offer fine dining, conference catering, meetings, training and activity days, weddings, BBQs, and more for both college and corporate events. This site operates 7 days a week, but this role is predominantly Monday to Friday, ensuring a well-organised schedule across our large team to help you maintain a positive work-life balance.