Sous Chef - No evenings!

BaxterStorey; Malvern; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract catering company seeks a Sous Chef for Malvern College. The role promotes work-life balance with no evening shifts and includes responsibilities like assisting the Head Chef, supervising staff, and ensuring food quality. Candidates should have culinary qualifications and kitchen experience.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Discounts on high street shops, holidays, & cinema

Free meals whilst at work

Qualifications

• Experience in contract catering or educational institution preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards.
• Ability to multitask in a high-volume kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in food prep, production, and service.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff.
• Collaborate in menu planning and execution.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

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Title: Sous Chef - no evenings, fantastic work-life balance.

Location: Malvern College, Malvern, Worcestershire,

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum, dependant on experience!

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

Are you a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie reading for the next step and looking for a rewarding opportunity? Join us at one of our most prestigious independent schools as a our next Sous Chef and help create meals that inspire our students.

Nestled in the heart of the Malvern Hills this prestigious independent school Malvern Collegecaters for up to 1,000day pupils as well asboarders and staff and includes not only a breakfast, lunch and supper service but also an extensive hospitality service. While this role offers plenty of opportunity to work Monday to Friday, promoting a great work-life balance with no evening shifts due to the boarders, the school operates 7 days a week.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Chef who is wantingmake a name for themselves within our contract catering company and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering.

Job Description

As a Sous Chef you will Collaborate with our culinary team to craft flavourful dishes that nourish both body and mind

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.

• Assist the Head Chef in all aspects of food preparation, production, and service.
• Ensure the quality and presentation of all dishes meet the company's standards and client expectations.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, kitchen assistants, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Assist in menu planning and development, taking into consideration dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines, and seasonal ingredients.
• Oversee stock control and ordering to maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing waste.
• Collaborate with the catering team to execute special events, themed dinners, and other culinary initiatives.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, always following health and safety regulations.
• Support the Head Chef in administrative tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and maintaining records of food costs and inventory.
• Stay updated on industry trends, culinary techniques, and new ingredients to continuously enhance the menu offerings and overall dining experience.
• Foster a positive working environment by demonstrating leadership qualities, effective communication, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a similar role within a contract catering company or educational institution preferred.
• Culinary degree or relevant certifications from a recognized culinary institute.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Fun and enthusiastic
• Have excellent organisation skills.
• Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team.
• Have a flexible approach to work.

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.

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.

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.