Company Description
CDP – Full-Time | Brentwood School
Location: Brentwood School, Middleton Hall Lane, Brentwood CM15 8EE
Rate of pay: £25,000 - £27,500pa (Subject to hours worked)
Hours: 40 - 45 hours per week (Term Time Only 175 days)
Weeks: 52 weeks
Benefits:
* 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 Perkbox 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
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Chef de Partie with a background in managing allergies sufferers within a school environment and plant based food.
If you are passionate about creating delicious dining experiences that fuel young minds and ignite taste buds, then this is the perfect opportunity to bring your expertise to our table.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and cook fresh, seasonal meals for students and staff
* Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations
* Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, and allergen management
* Contribute to occasional hospitality and event catering
* Assist with stock control, ordering, and waste management
* Ensure cleanliness and organisation of workstations at all times
Qualifications
* Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef looking to step up
* Relevant food safety and hygiene certifications (e.g. Level 2 or 3 Food Hygiene)
* Knowledge of dietary needs, allergens, and portion control
* Strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills
* Passion for quality food and service
* Willingness to work in a school setting and undergo an enhanced DBS check
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.
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.
“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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