Junior Sous Chef

Location: Buckingham, gb Department: Stowe School Employment Type: {'id': 'permanent', 'label': 'Full-time'}

Company Description

Job Title: Junior Sous Chef

Location: Stowe School, Buckingham

Contract Type: Full Time

Salary: £35,000pa

Why Join us?

28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about

3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Bespoke training & development opportunities

Pension & life insurance

Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App

Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme

Free meals while at work

Career development through apprenticeships for all experience levels.

About the role

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Junior Sous to join the kitchen team at Stowe 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. 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.

Job Description

The safety and wellbeing of the people we serve is at the heart of everything we do. A key element is effective allergen management; achieved through training, communication, and care, we create mealtimes where every pupil has a safe experience. Our mission is simple: to provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their job and 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

Accountability for following and championing allergen controls

Qualifications

Ideally, you will have experience as an Junior Sous Chef 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

Additional Information

We pride ourselves on

People first

We’re a company of individuals, united in doing our best for our clients.

Great food, always

Using only the best ingredients, our food is fresh, authentic and tailored to each school, age group, and specific needs and preferences.

Food education

We educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.

Respect in everything we do

Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.

Fresh thinking

New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.

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.

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