Relief Chef

4 weeks ago

Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Holroyd Howe Full time
Job Description

As a Relief Chef at Holroyd Howe, you will be at the heart of our thriving organisation, collaborating with our senior culinary team to craft flavourful dishes that nourish both body and mind.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Cover long-term sickness, general absences, holidays and recruitment gaps
  • Ensure the quality and presentation of all dishes meet the company's standards and client expectations.
  • Assist in menu planning and development, taking into consideration dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines, and seasonal ingredients.
  • Quickly adapt to different kitchen environments and team dynamics.
  • Fill in for permanent chefs as needed, maintaining consistency and quality.
  • Be available to work in various locations within the designated geographical area.
  • Collaborate with the catering team to execute special events, themed dinners, and other culinary initiatives.
  • Foster a positive working environment by demonstrating leadership qualities, effective communication, and teamwork.
Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Previous experience working in a similar role within a contract catering company or educational institution preferred.
  • Culinary degree or relevant certifications from a recognized culinary institute.
  • Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
  • Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
  • Fun and enthusiastic
  • Have excellent organisation skills.
  • Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team.
  • Have a flexible approach to work.
About Us

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.

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

We are 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.

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

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