Chef - Term Time only

Holroyd Howe; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

24 week’s enhanced maternity leave

Bespoke training and development

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts on high street

Job summary

Holroyd Howe invites applications for a Chef de Partie at Hymers College Hull. This term-time role covers 35 hours per week at £14.00 per hour, Monday to Friday, with a September 2026 start.

The role focuses on food preparation, quality, and kitchen leadership within a prestigious school catering environment, offering training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within contract catering or educational settings preferred.
• Culinary degree or relevant certifications from a recognized culinary institute.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef manager in all aspects of food preparation, production, and service.
• Ensure the quality and presentation of all dishes meet company standards and client expectations.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Assist in menu planning and development, considering dietary restrictions and seasonal ingredients.
• Oversee stock control and ordering to maintain inventory while minimizing waste.
• Collaborate with the catering team for events and themed dinners.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen, following health and safety regulations.
• Support the Chef manager in scheduling, budgeting, and cost/inventory records.
• Stay updated on industry trends and techniques to enhance offerings.
• Foster a positive working environment with leadership and teamwork.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Flexible to evenings/weekends/holidays

Education

Culinary degree or relevant certifications

Job description

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Location: Hymers College Hull

Salary: £14.00 per hour / 35 hours per week / mon-fri

• 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


• Access to employee assistance programme


• Free meals whilst at work


• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

Title: Chef de Partie - Term Time only

Location: Hymers College Hull

Salary: £14.00 per hour / 35 hours per week / mon-fri

September 2026 start

Benefits

• 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

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 Hull, this prestigious independent school caters for over 800 day pupils and staff and includes not only a breakfast and lunch but also an extensive hospitality service. This operates 5days 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

• Assist the Chef manager 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 Chef manager 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.


• Culinary degree or relevant certifications from a recognized culinary institute.


• 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 our schools.

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 public available information on suitability to work with children.

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

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