Company Description
We want you
Chef de Partie/ Trainee Chef & Hospitailty Chef required to join our business and work at our highly prestigious education settings based in Holt – Norfolk.
If you're looking for a Work Life balance working 5 days a week (40 hrs a week) with no Split Shifts then this position would be ideal for you. Salary depending on experience. Shift Pattern is either a 6am or 1130am start. One shift pattern will cover either a Saturday or Sunday. You will also get 8 weeks holiday a year.
If you are looking for an employer that will invest in you and develop your career further, then look no further and apply!
As a Chef you will…
As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service.
· Ideally have experience working within Education catering but not essential
· 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
Who we are…
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.
Job Type: Permanent
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Free parking
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 08/10/2025
Expected start date: Asap
Job Description
REPORTING TO: Location Manager
OVERALL OBJECTIVES: To assist the Head Chef in the kitchen operation and ensure the company’s reputation for food quality is maintained at all times.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
* To plan, prepare and cook menu items as directed by the Sous / Head Chef.
* To assist in the development and planning of menus, including future food trends, and to be passionate about developing new styles of service and concepts in the location.
* To assist with stock taking when required.
* To carry out the smooth and efficient running of your section as appropriate.
CLIENT SERVICE
* To ensure that customers are given a prompt and efficient service and expectations are consistently exceeded.
* To be customer focused at all times, approachable and quick to exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs.
PEOPLE
* To be a team player, assisting other team members when necessary.
* To treat members of the team at location as you would expect to be treated.
* To demonstrate and instruct Commis Chefs in food preparation and cooking skills as directed by the Sous / Head Chef
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
* To compile all food orders for sections under your supervision, ensuring food standards and cost are agreed with the Head Chef; to ensure stock, deliveries and wastage are all checked and recorded in line with company and food standards.
* To gain an understanding of food costing, sales mix and menu planning.
HEALTH & SAFETY, FOOD SAFETY, the ENVIRONMENT
* To adhere to the company’s Hygiene, Health and Safety policies.
* To rigorously follow the company cleaning schedules.
* To ensure that food storage areas are maintained in accordance with the company’s Hygiene, Healthy and Safety policies and procedures.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* To take responsibility for contributing towards your own development with the guidance of the Sous / Head Chef and attend training courses as identified.
* To show commitment to company values in all aspects of your role.
* To act as a positive ambassador for the business.
* To attend to any reasonable request made by the client or Holroyd Howe Management.
* To attend training sessions when required.
* To ensure compliance with the company’s policy on safer recruitment and safeguarding children and young adults at all times whilst at work.
Qualifications
* Very well organised and ability to prioritise work load
* Ability to work under pressure
* Excellent standards
* Able to work effectively as part of a team
* Attention to detail
* Strong communication skills