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Holroyd Howe; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeships opportunities for all

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is hiring a Commis Chef at a Newcastle location for 30 hours per week during term time (35 weeks). You will contribute to daily kitchen operations, preparing dishes, and supporting senior chefs in a fast-paced school catering environment.

The role emphasizes food safety, teamwork, and a passion for cooking, with development opportunities and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Commis Chef or passion for food.
• Knowledge of some cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Works according to Holroyd Howe core values.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation – prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and standards while maintaining food safety.
• Station Support – assist with production of all items for your station and keep area clean.
• Quality Control – maintain high quality standards for food handled, guided by senior chefs.
• Team Collaboration – communicate with team members and assist colleagues as directed.
• Cleaning and Maintenance – keep kitchen clean and report equipment issues.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Core values

Job description

Location: Newcastle Junior school for Girls

30 Hours per week. Term Time only.(35 weeks)

• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Are you a culinary connoisseur and gastronomic genius? Do you have an insatiable passion for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create masterful dishes that delight the senses? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At Holroyd Howe we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents shine. We wholeheartedly believe that the best food comes from nurturing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve and refine the kir craft, that’s why invest in you to develop your professional growth.

As a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.

If you are a passionate

Commis Chefkeen to make a name for yourself within the food service industry, we would love to hear from you!

Job Description

Responsibilities: - Food Preparation – prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the head/sous chef; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times

• Station Support – assist with the production of all food items assigned to your station and maintain your designated area with supplies, ensuring cleanliness in line with policies and procedures under supervision - Quality Control – maintain high quality standards for all food handled, following guidance on presentation and taste standards set by senior chefs
• Team Collaboration – communicate effectively with all team members and provide support to colleagues as directed; follow instructions from head/sous chef and senior kitchen staff - Cleaning and Maintenance – maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen as instructed, reporting any equipment issues to senior staff for resolution

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Commis Chef or display a real passion for food
• Knowledge of some cooking techniques and cuisines
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Works according to the Holroyd Howe core values

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

Holroyd Howe Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Holroyd Howe is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.