Junior Sous Chef

Holroyd Howe; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 28d

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Free meals

Apprenticeships

Job summary

Holroyd Howe, a leading contract caterer to independent schools, is seeking a committed Junior Sous to join the kitchen team at Stowe School. You will assist in food preparation, uphold high standards, and play a vital role in serving daily meals and events for pupils of all ages.

Joining Holroyd Howe means becoming part of a team of professionals who tailor catering services to fit bespoke school requirements, with emphasis on allergen safety and exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support food preparation and cooking to daily standards.
• Help maintain high cleanliness and stock control.
• Contribute to the delivery of daily meals and special events.

Job description

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• 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 insurance
• Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
• Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals while at work
• Career development through apprenticeships for all experience levels.

About the role:

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Junior Sous to join the kitchen team at Stowe School. You'll support food preparation, help maintain high standards, and play a vital role in the delivery of daily meals and special events.

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.

The safety and wellbeing of the people we serve is at the heart of everything we do. A key element is effective allergen management; achieved through training, communication, and care, we create mealtimes where every pupil has a safe experience. Our mission is simple: to provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their job and our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.