Sous Chef - England Company Description Sous Chef Location: Independent co-educational school for children aged 3-18 Rate of pay: 17.50 to 19.50 Hours: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday Working Weeks: 35 weeks - Term Time Benefits: 28 days holiday Free lunch while on duty 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 Job Description To assist the Head Chef in the management of the kitchen operation and ensure the company's reputation for food quality is maintained at all times. To ensure food production, standards, costs & menu planning are carried out in a timely fashion, as agreed with the Head Chef. To carry out the smooth and efficient running of the section as appropriate. To assist the Head Chef with compiling food orders and developing new food concepts. To plan, prepare, cook and present food to the standards required by the company and the client. To ensure that the company's reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client and customers. Qualifications Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines. Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Strong communication and teamwork abilities 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. IND1