Chef - Term Time only

Holroyd Howe; Hull and East Yorkshire; In loco; GBP 24.000 - 27.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Volunteering days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave (24 weeks)

Training and development opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Free meals at work

Career development

Descrizione del lavoro

Holroyd Howe is seeking a Chef de Partie for term-time operations at Hymers College Hull. The role involves assisting in all aspects of food preparation, production and service, with responsibility for quality, presentation, and sanitation in a high-volume kitchen.

The successful candidate will have a culinary degree or equivalent certifications, strong food safety knowledge, and excellent teamwork and communication skills. Flexibility to work evenings and holidays is required.

Competenze

• Experience in contract catering or educational institution preferred.
• Culinary degree or recognized certifications.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a high-volume kitchen.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude and teamwork.
• Organised and adaptable to change.

Mansioni

• Assist the Chef manager in all aspects of food preparation, production and service.
• Ensure quality and presentation meet standards and client expectations.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, ensuring food safety and sanitation.
• Assist in menu planning considering dietary restrictions and seasonal ingredients.
• Oversee stock control and ordering to manage inventory and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with catering team on events and themed dinners.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment and health & safety compliance.
• Support administrative tasks like scheduling and budgeting.

Conoscenze

Food safety

Team leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Formazione

Culinary degree

Certifications

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: Hymers College Hull

• 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

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 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 public available information on suitability to work with children."

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