Chef - Term Time Only - Kingston Upon Hull

Holroyd Howe; Willerby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

24 week's enhanced maternity leave

Bespoke training and development_opps

Pension and life insurance

Discounts via Perkbox

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Free meals whilst at work

Career development opportunities

HIT Apprenticeships for all experience

Job summary

Holroyd Howe in Willerby, England, seeks a Chef to collaborate with our culinary team to craft flavourful dishes that nourish students and staff. You will assist the Chef manager with food preparation, production, and service, ensuring top quality and presentation that meets client expectations.

The role calls for leadership, excellent presentation and organisation, and a real passion for food and service. Previous experience in contract catering or education is preferred; a culinary degree or

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or relevant certifications from a recognised institute.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef manager in all aspects of food preparation, production, and service.
• Ensure the quality and presentation of all dishes meet standards and client expectations.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff and assistants, ensuring food safety compliance.
• Assist in menu planning and development, considering dietary restrictions and seasonal ingredients.
• Oversee stock control and ordering to maintain inventory and minimize waste.
• Collaborate with catering teams to execute events and themed dinners.
• Maintain a clean, organised kitchen in line with health and safety regulations.
• Support administrative tasks such as scheduling and maintaining food cost records.
• Stay updated on industry trends and new ingredients to enhance offerings.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Organisation

Multitasking

Education

Culinary degree or relevant certifications

Job description

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

• 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.
  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., 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.
  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.

• 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