Sous Chef - Scarborough

Holroyd Howe; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK contract caterer is seeking a committed Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at a school in Scarborough. The role involves supporting food preparation, maintaining high standards, and managing daily kitchen operations. Ideal candidates will demonstrate experience in a similar environment, a passion for fresh food, and excellent communication skills. Enjoy benefits like enhanced maternity leave, training opportunities, and discounts on various services, along with a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Bespoke training & development opportunities

Pension & life insurance

Discounts via the Perkbox App

Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme

Free meals while at work

Career development & HIT Apprenticeships

Qualifications

• Experience in a contract catering environment, preferably in education or high-profile settings.
• Creative presentation skills and passion for fresh food.
• Ability to work well in a team and maintain food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Motivate the team to deliver high standards.
• Ensure food safety and allergen controls.
• Contribute to innovative menu planning.
• Manage mise en place and timely service.
• Support events and functions.

Skills

Experience as a Sous Chef or Chef de Partie

Passionate about fresh, seasonal food

Strong attention to detail

Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Flexible and proactive approach

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at Scarborough School. You'll support food preparation, help maintain high standards, and play a vital role in the delivery of daily meals and special events.,

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 functions alongside school life, Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.

Fresh thinking New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.

Qualifications

• Ideally, you will have experience as an Sous Chef, or Chef de Partie within a contract catering environment, preferably in independent education, or a high-profile business and industry setting.
• Passionate about fresh, seasonal food and creative presentation
• Strong attention to detail and high food safety standards
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• A flexible and proactive approach to work

About the Company

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.

Mission

Our mission is simple: 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.

Benefits

• 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 & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels