Sous Chef

Holroyd Howe; Settle; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Volunteering days

Grandparent leave

Maternity leave

Training opportunities

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

EAP

Free meals

Apprenticeships

Job summary

Holroyd Howe, a leading contract caterer to independent schools, is seeking a committed Sous Chef at Giggleswick School. You will support daily kitchen operations, help maintain high standards, and play a vital role in delivering meals and events.

Joining our team means joining a company focused on fresh food, allergen safety, and professional development. We offer 28 days holiday, volunteering and grandparent leave, enhanced maternity, training, pension, perks, and free meals during shifts.

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

Job description

Company Description

Job Title: Sous Chef
Location: Giggleswick School Private school
Contract Type:Full time 52 weeks
Salary:£33,000 - £35,000

Why Join us?

• 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 Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at Giggleswick 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.

Job Description

• 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