Junior Sous Chef - Buckingham

Holroyd Howe; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Pension & life insurance

Discounts on high street brands viaPer

Wellbeing hub & employee assistance

Free meals while at work

Career development through apprentices

Perkbox app access

Job summary

Holroyd Howe at Stowe School is seeking a committed Junior Sous Chef to join the kitchen team. You will support food preparation, assist the Head Chef and help deliver daily meals and events to pupils and staff.

The role emphasises high standards, allergen controls, teamwork and a proactive approach to menu planning, with training and career development opportunities within a leading independent school catering provider.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Experience as Junior Sous Chef in contract catering (preferably in independent education or high-profile setting).
• Passionate about fresh, seasonal food and creative presentation.
• Strong attention to detail and high food safety standards.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Flexible and proactive approach to work.

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.
• Champion allergen controls and uphold respectful codes of conduct.

Job description

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.,

• 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
• Accountability for following and championing allergen controls, Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.

Fresh thinking New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering. In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.

• Ideally, you will have experience as an Junior Sous Chef 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.

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.

• 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.