Sous Chef – Guildford, England

Sous Chef – Guildford, EnglandCompany DescriptionSous Chef – Term-Time Only (40 Working Weeks)Location: RGS Prep, Guildford, GU1 2ELHourly Rate: £15.50 per hourWorking Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PMBenefits:28 days holiday3 volunteering days3 days grandparent leave24 weeks’ enhanced maternity leaveBespoke training and development opportunitiesPension and life insuranceDiscounts via Perkbox app (high street shops, holidays & cinema)Access to a wellbeing hub and employee assistance programmeFree meals while at workCareer development opportunitiesHIT Apprenticeships available for all experience levelsAbout the Role:Are you an experienced and innovative Sous Chef with a passion for delivering high-quality dining experiences? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to lead and inspire a kitchen team at RGS Prep, Guildford, a prestigious independent school.As Sous Chef, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional food service, supporting the Head Chef in menu planning, kitchen operations, and maintaining high culinary standards. You will be part of a fast-paced, professional environment catering for boys aged 3-11 years, providing nutritious and delicious meals throughout the school day.With a term-time schedule and working hours of 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, this role offers an excellent work-life balance, allowing you to focus on your passion for cooking while maintaining personal time outside of work.Job DescriptionKey ResponsibilitiesSupport the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen operations, including menu planning, food preparation, and stock controlAssist in the preparation and service of breakfast and lunch, ensuring meals are well-balanced, appealing, and meet dietary requirementsMaintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety in line with company policies and food regulationsTrain and supervise kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations and a positive working environmentHelp to manage stock levels and control food costs while minimizing wasteSupport the preparation of hospitality events and school functions as requiredQualificationsProven experience working as a Sous Chef or similar roleKnowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisinesStrong understanding of food safety and health & safety practicesAbility to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environmentExcellent attention to detail and organisational skillsStrong communication and teamwork abilitiesAdditional InformationHolroyd 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.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.We pride ourselves on:SustainabilitySustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.NutritionWe 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 InnovationWe 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.“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunity 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, it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children, therefore we will 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 any criminal offences and shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search of public available information on suitability to work with children.“This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.IND1 #J-18808-Ljbffr