Sous Chef - Monday - Friday (term-time Only) - England
Holroyd Howe, Lower Leigh, Mendip
Sous Chef - Monday - Friday (term-time Only) - England
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Holroyd Howe, Lower Leigh, Mendip
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted today, 18 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: de7cff02d1c6416483c4933babb498e8
Full Job Description
- Support Senior Kitchen Team: Assist in the daily operations, ensuring smooth, efficient service alongside senior kitchen staff.
- Culinary Expertise Across All Sections: Demonstrate proficiency in preparing and cooking a diverse range of dishes for both events and restaurant service.
- Mentorship and Team Development: Train and mentor Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters, supporting their growth and skill development for future roles.
- Compliance with Safety and Hygiene Standards: Adhere to all legislative and government guidelines, including the Food Safety Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, and COSHH regulations, maintaining a safe and compliant kitchen environment.
Ideally have experience working within Education catering - Have a progressive career to date
- Be up to date with current food trends
- Have a real passion for food and customer service
- Have good Health & Safety knowledge
- Be able to work within set budgets
- Know how to cost and plan menus accurately
- Be familiar with training and coaching a team
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 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 At CFBL, we emphasise the development of modern culinary skills and foster creativity in the kitchen, all while providing an outstanding work-life balance. Are you an experienced and imaginative Sous Chef with a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences and ready to take the next step in your career? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our culinary team. With our school operating only 40 weeks a year on a Monday-to-Friday, term-time contract, we offer a structured schedule that supports a healthy work-life balance. There are also opportunities for overtime during special events, allowing you to boost your earnings. This role is perfect for a passionate Sous Chef eager to grow professionally in a high-caliber environment. If you're enthusiastic about working in a renowned institution and advancing your career, this position offers a fantastic pathway to success within our leading contract catering company. Join CFBL and take the next step in your culinary journey today!