Junior Sous Chef – Monday – Friday (term-time only) – Radlett, HERTFORDSHIRE

Holroyd Howe; Radlett; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract catering company is seeking a Junior Sous Chef for a Monday to Friday role during term-time. You will bring your culinary skills to a prestigious educational setting, delivering exceptional food services. Ideal candidates will have strong presentation and organisational skills, a passion for food, and experience in food service. A competitive salary and bespoke employee benefits are offered, making this a rewarding opportunity to develop your career.

Benefits

Free meals during shifts

Career development opportunities

28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Progressive career to date.
• Ability to cost and plan menus accurately.
• Experience in training and coaching a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional food catering services in an educational setting.
• Work within set budgets.
• Foster enthusiasm and creativity in the kitchen.

Skills

Excellent presentation

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Passion for food and service

Creativity

Education

Health & Safety knowledge

Knowledge of current food trends

Job description

Junior Sous Chef – Monday – Friday (term-time only) – Radlett, HERTFORDSHIRE

Company Description

Role: Jnr Sous Chef (term-time only)

Rate of pay: £26 – £28,000 per annum

Working pattern: Monday – Friday (8am-4:30pm with occasional opportunity for paid overtime)

Exciting Opportunity for a Junior Sous Chef to Hone Their Craft!

Join a team where your passion for food and skill in the kitchen can truly shine. We offer free onsite parking, complimentary meals during shifts, and exclusive access to Holroyd Howe’s Hapi App benefits. Enjoy a rewarding role with an excellent work-life balance in a warm, vibrant, and supportive environment.

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, delivering fresh, innovative food services exclusively to independent schools and colleges. Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to providing tailored catering solutions that meet the unique needs of children of all ages, fostering both healthy appetites and minds.

Are you ready to feed more than just hungry stomachs? We believe our kitchens serve more than just meals—we serve experiences. If you’re a talented Junior Sous Chef eager to make an impact, we’d love to meet you!

Looking for an employer who invests in your growth and offers real career development? Look no further—apply today and take the next step in your culinary journey!

Job Description

At the heart of our business are our people, and we are searching for an experienced Junior Sous Chef with a background in delivering exceptional food catering services. You’ll be working in one of our prestigious education settings, where your expertise will be valued and celebrated.

To excel in this role, you’ll need:

• Excellent presentation, organisational, and communication skills
• A real passion for food and service
• Bags of enthusiasm and creativity

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

Qualifications

• Have a progressive career to date
• Be up to date with current food trends
• Have a real passion for food and customer service
• Have good Health & Safety knowledge
• Be able to work within set budgets
• Know how to cost and plan menus accurately
• Be familiar with training and coaching a team

Additional Information

There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:

• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Reward & recognition schemes
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Work/life balance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• 28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary

We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.

“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 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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