Chef Role Maternity Cover

Holroyd Howe; Woolhampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while at work

Pension & life insurance

3 volunteering days

3 grandparent leave

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is seeking a committed Senior Chef to join the Elstree School kitchen team on maternity cover. You’ll support daily operations, help deliver high-quality meals, and contribute to menu planning with a focus on fresh, seasonal food.

You will lead in collaboration with the Head Chef, ensure food safety and allergen controls, and support events and school life while maintaining the high standards Holroyd Howe is known for in contract catering to independent schools.

Qualifications

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Experience or interest in bakery/pastry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Motivate the team to deliver high standards of food and service.
• Ensure food safety and allergen controls are consistently met.
• Contribute to innovative menu planning.
• Manage mise en place and ensure smooth, timely service.
• Support events and functions alongside school life.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Bakery

Pastry

Job description

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Senior Chef to join the kitchen team at Elstree School. You'll support food preparation and ideally have a passion for bakery/dessert area. You will play a part in helping maintain our high standards, and play a vital role in the delivery of daily meals and special events.,

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations
• Motivate the team to deliver high standards of food and service
• Ensure food safety and allergen controls are consistently met
• Contribute to innovative menu planning
• Manage mise en place and ensure smooth, timely service
• Support events and functions alongside school life, Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.
  Previous experience in baking and pastry would be considered an advantage; however, this is not a mandatory requirement for the role., Ideally, you will have experience as an Sous Chef, or Chef de Partie within a contract catering environment, preferably in independent education, or a high-profile business and industry setting.
• Passionate about fresh, seasonal food and creative presentation
• Strong attention to detail and high food safety standards
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• A flexible and proactive approach to work
  You will be joining Holroyd Howe, 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.

Our mission is simple: 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.

Contract: Maternity Cover | 36 weeks per year (175 days) | Paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Why Join us?

• 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
• 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training & development opportunities
• Pension & life insuranceDiscounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
• Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals while at work
• Career development & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels