Chef – Holmes Chapel, Cheshire

Holroyd Howe; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract catering company in the UK is seeking an experienced Chef to join our team at an independent school in Cheshire. The position involves preparing meals, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring high food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to help our team members thrive.

Benefits

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Discounts via HAPI app

Wellbeing hub

Free meals whilst at work

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards.
• Ability to work in a high-volume kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in food preparation and service.
• Ensure quality and presentation of dishes.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff.
• Assist in menu planning and development.
• Oversee stock control and inventory levels.
• Collaborate for special events and culinary initiatives.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Multitasking

Communication

Organizational Skills

Team Player

Job description

Chef – Holmes Chapel, Cheshire

Title: Chef

Location: Terra Nova School, Jodrell Bank, CW4 8BT

Salary: 13.00 PH

Benefits

• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI 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

Are you a Chef looking for a rewarding opportunity? Join us at one of our prestigious independent schools as a Chef and help create meals that inspire our students.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings.

Nestled in the heart of Cheshire, this prestigious independent school – caters for 250 day pupils as well as 20 boarders and staff and includes not only a breakfast, lunch and supper service but also an extensive hospitality service. This operates 5 days a week.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Chef to make a name for themselves within our contract catering company and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering.

Job Description

As a Chef you will collaborate with our culinary team to craft flavourful dishes that nourish both body and mind.

As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.

• 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 staff, 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.
• Oversee stock control and ordering to maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing waste.
• 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.
• Support the Head Chef in administrative tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and maintaining records of food costs and inventory.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Fun and enthusiastic.
• Have excellent organisation skills.
• Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team.
• Have a flexible approach to work.

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 opportunity 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, it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children, therefore we will 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 any criminal offences and shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search of publicly available information on suitability to work with children.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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