Overview


Location: Dragon School, Oxford, OX2
Salary: Up to £29,600

Salary: £29,549 / £15.39 per hour / Full time, 48 weeks

Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days over 7 (includes weekends)

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.

Can you commit to feeding hungry tummies as well as hungry minds? We serve more than just a meal in our kitchens, so are you the exceptional  Chef de Partie   we’re looking for?

If you are looking for an employer that will invest in you and develop your career further, then look no further and apply!

As a Chef de Partie  you will collaborate with our culinary team to craft flavourful dishes that nourish both body and mind

As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.

  • To plan, prepare and cook menu items as directed by the Sous / Head Chef.
  • To assist in the development and planning of menus, including future food trends, and to be passionate about developing new styles of service and concepts in the location.
  • To assist with stock taking when required.
  • To carry out the smooth and efficient running of your section as appropriate.
  • To ensure that customers are given a prompt and efficient service and expectations are consistently exceeded.
  • To be customer focused at all times, approachable and quick to exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs.
  • To be a team player, assisting other team members when necessary.
  • To treat members of the team at location as you would expect to be treated.
  • To demonstrate and instruct Commis Chefs in food preparation and cooking skills as directed by the Sous / Head Chef
  • To compile all food orders for sections under your supervision, ensuring food standards and cost are agreed with the Head Chef; to ensure stock, deliveries and wastage are all checked and recorded in line with company and food standards.
  • To gain an understanding of food costing, sales mix and menu planning.
  • To adhere to the company’s Hygiene, Health and Safety policies.
  • To rigorously follow the company cleaning schedules.
  • To ensure that food storage areas are maintained in accordance with the company’s Hygiene, Healthy and Safety policies and procedures.
  • To take responsibility for contributing towards your own development with the guidance of the Sous / Head Chef and attend training courses as identified.
  • To show commitment to company values in all aspects of your role.
  • To act as a positive ambassador for the business.
  • To attend to any reasonable request made by the client or Holroyd Howe Management.
  • To attend training sessions when required.
  • To ensure compliance with the company’s policy on safer recruitment and safeguarding children and young adults at all times whilst at work.
  • Ideally have experience working within Education catering
  • Have a progressive career to date
  • Be up to date with current food trends
  • Have a real passion for food and customer service
  • Have good Health & Safety knowledge
  • Be able to work within set budgets
  • Know how to cost and plan menus accurately
  • Be familiar with training and coaching a team

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