Sous Chef – Princethorpe, England
Company Description
Title: Sous Chef
Location: Princethorpe School, Rugby
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Why Join Us?
* Competitive salary of £30,000 per annum
* Predominantly Monday to Friday schedule, ensuring a great work-life balance
* Work term-time, offering extended time off during school holidays
* Be part of a supportive and innovative team in a beautiful school environment
About the Role: We’re seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Sous Chef to support the culinary operations at Princethorpe School. This role involves assisting in delivering high-quality, fresh, and innovative meals to students, staff, and for special school events. You will work closely with the Head Chef to maintain excellent standards and bring creativity to the kitchen.
If you’re passionate about fresh, high-quality food and thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment, we’d love for you to join our team!
Job Description
* Assist the Head Chef in planning and preparing fresh, seasonal menus.
* Ensure smooth daily kitchen operations and maintain high food quality standards.
* Support and guide kitchen staff to foster a productive team environment.
Qualifications
* Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role.
* Strong knowledge of food preparation, safety, and hygiene standards.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Additional Information
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.
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.
Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.
This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.
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