Junior Sous Chef - England. Job in Rugby Education & Training Jobs

Holroyd Howe; Rugby; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join Holroyd Howe as a Junior Sous Chef at Princethorpe College in Rugby. This role offers a great work-life balance, overseeing kitchen operations while engaging in innovative food service that nourishes and inspires students. Enjoy 28 days of holiday, tailored training opportunities, and a vibrant school environment.

Benefits

28 Days Holiday (including bank holidays)

3 Volunteering Days to make a difference

3 Days Grandparent Leave for special family moments

24 Weeks Enhanced Maternity Leave

Free Meals While at Work

Discounts via HAPI App

Wellbeing Hub & Employee Assistance Programme

Pension & Life Insurance

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Junior Sous Chef in a fast-paced, high-quality kitchen.
• Passion for leading a team and creating innovative, mouth-watering dishes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing the kitchen team.
• Contribute to creating modern, fresh dishes.
• Ensure high standards in food preparation and presentation.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Organization

Job description

Junior Sous Chef - England

Company Description

Title: Junior Sous Chef

Location: Princethorpe, Rugby

Salary: 13.18 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only (34 weeks)

Why Join Us?

• 28 Days Holiday (including bank holidays)
• 3 Volunteering Days to make a difference
• 3 Days Grandparent Leave for special family moments
• 24 Weeks Enhanced Maternity Leave
• Training & Development: Bespoke opportunities to grow your career
• Pension & Life Insurance for peace of mind
• Discounts via HAPI App for high street shops, holidays, and cinema
• Wellbeing Hub & Employee Assistance Programme
• Free Meals While at Work
• Career Growth: Opportunities and HIT Apprenticeships available for all experience levels

We are seeking an enthusiastic Junior Sous Chef to join our team at Princethorpe College, a highly prestigious independent school in Rugby. In this role, you will support exceptional food services that nourish and inspire students and staff alike.

This role is term-time only, providing an excellent work-life balance and an opportunity to work in a vibrant school environment.

Nestled in the heart of Rugby, Princethorpe College caters to a thriving community of students and staff. The school is renowned for its nurturing environment and commitment to excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about food service to make a meaningful impact in the education sector.

If you're ready to bring your energy and expertise to our team, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Description

As a Junior Sous Chef, you will help deliver exceptional culinary experiences in a prestigious educational setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and Inspire: Assist the Head Chef in managing the kitchen team.
• Menu Planning: Contribute to creating modern, fresh dishes.
• Quality Control: Ensure high standards in food preparation and presentation.
• Daily Operations: Oversee kitchen operations and inventory management.
• Special Events: Prepare meals for hospitality services and events.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Junior Sous Chef in a fast-paced, high-quality kitchen.
• Passion for leading a team and creating innovative, mouth-watering dishes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks while staying calm, cool, and collected.

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 opportunities 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 and therefore we 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 their criminal offences."

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

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