Sous Chef Term Time Plus - 40 weeks per year

Holroyd Howe; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is seeking a passionate Sous Chef for a prestigious private college in the UK. You will support the Head Chef in delivering nutritious meals for pupils aged 3–18, staff and guests, while assisting with menu planning, food preparation, service and presentation.

The role runs 40 weeks per year with alternating term patterns; shifts include early and late hours on different days. Prior Sous Chef experience and a commitment to food safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong leadership and teamworking skills.
• Passion for fresh, well-presented food.
• Knowledge of food safety, allergens, and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work in a busy catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals for students aged 3-18, staff and guests.
• Contribute to menu planning and food preparation, service, and presentation.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Skills

Sous Chef

Leadership

Teamwork

Food safety

Allergens

Job description

Sous Chef

Private College | Term Time Plus - 40 weeks per year £16.50 per hour £30,000 per year

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Sous Chef to join our friendly catering team at a prestigious private college. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, positive environment while maintaining a great work-life balance.

The Role

As Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals for students aged 3-18 years, as well as staff and guests. You will play a key role in menu planning, food preparation, service, and maintaining high standards of food safety and presentation.

Working Pattern 40 weeks per year

This role alternates each term:

Term 1

• Monday, Tuesday, Friday : 7:00am - 3:00pm
• Wednesday - Thursday 11am-7pm

Term 2

• Friday to Tuesday: 11:00am - 7:00pm

(Alternating term pattern)

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef
• Strong leadership and teamworking skills
• Passion for fresh, well-presented food
• Knowledge of food safety, allergens, and hygiene standards
• Ability to work in a busy catering environment

Who we are...?

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.

Additional Information

We pride ourselves on:

People first

We're a company of individuals, united in doing our best for our clients.

Great food, always

Using only the best ingredients, our food is fresh, authentic and tailored to each school, age group, and specific needs and preferences.

Food education

We educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.

Respect in everything we do

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.

In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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