Job Details
WHAT WILL KEEP YOU BUSY:
- Assist the Head Chef/Sous Chef in the kitchen operation and ensure the company’s reputation for food quality is maintained at all times.
- Assist in the preparation and cooking of menu items as directed by the Head Chef/ Manager
- Contribute to the development and planning of menus, including future food trends and be passionate about developing new styles of service and concepts in the location.
- Support Manager with stock taking when required.
- Carry out the smooth and efficient running of your section as appropriate.
Company Description
Chef de Partie must have experience preferably in an education setting. The location is close to the small village of Handcross West Sussex, and own transport will be necessary.
£16.68 per hour 225 days per year
We create a culture of encouragement and support so that our service continually reflects our curiosity and desire to improve. Our catering teams at each school are supported by the strength and depth of knowledge of our support office and operations specialists.
We make time for our teams, nurturing them with our training programmes, rewarding their talent and allowing them the freedom to truly express their creativity. We’re always on the lookout for new and improved ways of working, with our school communities at the heart of everything we do.
You will be based at the prestigious Handcross Park School which is part of the Brighton College Group and has a long heritage of delivering first-class learning in a warm, supportive, holistic and nurturing atmosphere. Handcross Park School is an independent coeducational boarding and day school situated in the village of Handcross near Horsham & Gatwick.
Qualifications
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:
- Leaving Cert level education or above
- NVQ qualification as a minimum level 2
- Successful progressive background in catering
- Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service
- Flair and innovative with menus and food presentation
- Good listening skills
Additional Information
There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:
- Free meals whilst at work
- Career development opportunities
- HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
- Reward & recognition schemes
- People awards to celebrate our employees
- Work/life balance
- Employee Benefits Platform
- Employee Assistance Program
- Recommend a friend scheme
- Company sick pay scheme
- Prestigious working environments
- Team events scheduled throughout the year
- 28 Prorated Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Competitive salary
We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.
“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.
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