At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our kitchen team to create delicious meals and support exciting events.
- Company: Holroyd Howe, a leading contract caterer for schools.
- Benefits: Enjoy 28 days holiday, free meals, and discounts on brands you love.
- Other info: Great career development opportunities and a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact with fresh, seasonal food in a vibrant school environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Chef de Partie and a passion for creative cooking.
The predicted salary is between 14.09 - 14.09 £ per hour.
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at Kings School. You’ll support food preparation, help maintain high standards, and play a vital role in the delivery of daily meals and special events. 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.
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.
Key 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
- Ideally, you will have experience as a 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
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.
