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Location: Newcastle Junior School for Girls

30 Hours per week. Term Time only (35 weeks)

Apprenticeship opportunities for all experience levels

Pension and life insurance

Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema

Access to employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Are you a culinary connoisseur and gastronomic genius? Do you have an insatiable passion for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create masterful dishes that delight the senses? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At Holroyd Howe we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents shine. We wholeheartedly believe that the best food comes from nurturing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve and refine their craft, that’s why we invest in you to develop your professional growth.

As a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.

If you are a passionate Commis Chef keen to make a name for yourself within the food service industry, we would love to hear from you!

Job Description Responsibilities:

• Food Preparation – prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the head/sous chef; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times
• Station Support – assist with the production of all food items assigned to your station and maintain your designated area with supplies, ensuring cleanliness in line with policies and procedures under supervision
• Quality Control – maintain high quality standards for all food handled, following guidance on presentation and taste standards set by senior chefs
• Team Collaboration – communicate effectively with all team members and provide support to colleagues as directed; follow instructions from head/sous chef and senior kitchen staff
• Cleaning and Maintenance – maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen as instructed, reporting any equipment issues to senior staff for resolution

Qualifications:

• Proven experience working as a Commis Chef or display a real passion for food
• Knowledge of some cooking techniques and cuisines
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Works according to the Holroyd Howe core values

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Holroyd Howe is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’. Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.