As a Junior Sous Chef at Stowe School, you will help deliver exceptional culinary experiences in a prestigious educational setting.
Responsibilities
* Lead and Inspire: Assist the Head Chef in managing the kitchen team.
* Menu Planning: Contribute to creating modern, fresh dishes.
* Quality Control: Ensure high standards in food preparation and presentation.
* Daily Operations: Oversee kitchen operations and inventory management.
* Special Events: Prepare meals for hospitality services and events.
* A passionate culinary professional with experience in a fast‑paced kitchen.
* A natural leader who motivates the team.
* Committed to culinary excellence and innovation. Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a fast‑paced, high‑quality kitchen.
* Level 3 Food Safety certification (because safety is key, even when you're creating magic in the kitchen).
* Passion for leading a team and creating innovative, mouth‑watering dishes.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks while staying calm, cool, and collected.
Qualifications
* Are you a Junior Sous Chef ready for a bigger, better, and bolder role? Join the prestigious Stowe School and help lead our culinary team in one of the UK's most stunning locations. Work in iconic grounds, create food that wows, and be part of a VIP team serving up modern, fresh cuisine. Oh, and did we mention‑no evenings!
About Stowe School and Holroyd Howe
Join us at the iconic Stowe School, a prestigious independent institution set in the breathtaking grounds of Buckinghamshire. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a VIP client setting, working with a supportive and dynamic team in one of the most beautiful locations in the UK.
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.
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
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