Overview
As a Commis Chef you willCollaborate with our culinary team to craft flavourful dishes that nourish both body and mind.
Responsibilities
* Assist the Head Chef in all aspects of food preparation, production, and service.
* Ensure the quality and presentation of all dishes meet the company's standards and client expectations.
* Supervise and train kitchen assistants, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation procedures.
* Assist in menu planning and development, taking into consideration dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines, and seasonal ingredients.
* Collaborate with the catering team to execute special events, themed dinners, and other culinary initiatives.
* Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, always following health and safety regulations.
* Stay updated on industry trends, culinary techniques, and new ingredients to continuously enhance the menu offerings and overall dining experience.
* Foster a positive working environment by demonstrating leadership qualities, effective communication, and teamwork.
* Demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.
* Previous experience working in a similar role within a contract catering company or educational institution preferred.
* Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
* Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
* Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team.
* Have excellent organisation skills.
* Have a flexible approach to work.
About Holroyd Howe
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, Nutrition, and Food Innovation. We offer training opportunities and experiences to attract chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation. We create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students and help them build strong and healthy relationships with food.
Benefits
* Term time plus 5 weeks
* 3 volunteering days
* 3 days grandparent leave
* 24 weeks' 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
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