Holroyd Howe

Senior Sous Chef - England Company Description Senior Sous Chef Location: Brentwood School, Middleton Hall Lane, Brentwood CM15 8EE Rate of pay: 32,000pa Hours: 40 hours per week (5 over 7 days) Weeks: 40.6 weeks Benefits: 28 days holiday 3 volunteering days 3 days grandparent leave 24 week's enhanced maternity leave Bespoke training and development opportunities Pension and life insurance Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema Wellbeing hub Access to employee assistance programme Free meals whilst at work Career development opportunities HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels Brentwood School is one of the leading Independent schools in the UK with excellent facilities, catering for 1500 pupils and 300 staff/teachers daily in our Senior School and 700 pupils and staff in our Prep School. With food at the heart of every pupil's development, we are looking to recruit an organised, experienced, and enthusiastic Senior Sous-Chef who understands large-scale operations and is willing to make their mark. Job Description As a Senior Sous Chef 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. Assist the Head Chef in all aspects of food preparation, production, and service. Ensure the quality and presentation of all dishes meet the company's standards and client expectations. Supervise and train kitchen staff, kitchen assistants, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation procedures. Assist in menu planning and development, taking into consideration dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines, and seasonal ingredients. Oversee stock control and ordering to maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing waste. Collaborate with the catering team to execute special events, themed dinners, and other culinary initiatives. Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, always following health and safety regulations. Support the Head Chef in administrative tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and maintaining records of food costs and inventory. Stay updated on industry trends, culinary techniques, and new ingredients to continuously enhance the menu offerings and overall dining experience. Foster a positive working environment by demonstrating leadership qualities, effective communication, and teamwork. Qualifications 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. Additional Information 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. 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: 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. 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. IND1

Food Service Assistant - Buckinghamshire Company Description 12.75 an hour 5 out of 7 days including weekends. 40 hours per week. Bank holidays & every 3rd weekend off during school closure & holiday. As this is a remote location, access to your own transport is essential. Are you passionate about food and customer service? Can you bring bags of enthusiasm to the role? Have you experience in managing a team and delivering a fantastic food offering? Then this role might just be for you. 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 Food Service Assistant 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! Job Description The essential ingredient at the heart of our business is our people so we are searching for an experienced Food Service Assistant with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings. As a Food Service Assistant you will have excellent food service presentation, be a role model for your team, undertake training and monitor standards, have great organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm. Qualifications Ideally have experience working within catering Have good Health & Safety knowledge Flexible with a can-do attitude, customer focused Fun and enthusiastic Have excellent organization skills Demonstrate great attention to detail Be a team player, and enjoy succeeding as a team Possess great customer service skills Have a flexible approach to work Additional Information There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include: Free meals whilst at work Career development opportunities HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels Reward & recognition schemes People awards to celebrate our employees Work/life balance Employee Benefits Platform Employee Assistance Program Recommend a friend scheme Company sick pay scheme Prestigious working environments Team events scheduled throughout the year 28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays Pension scheme Competitive salary We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients. 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. IND3

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We want you 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 Sous Chef we're looking for? The essential ingredient at the heart of our business is our people so we are searching for an experienced Sous Chef with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our hi...... click apply for full job details

Vacancy - Learning & Development Administration Assistant Learning & Development Administration Assistant Sector: Support Office Location: Reading - RG6 1PT Hours: 40 hours per week, Mon to Fri. Salary: £19,000 - Per Year Apply: To Apply please send your CV to the email address below. Sue Ward : We want you Do you have a keen interest in the Training Industry, but University isn't for you? Want to earn while you learn? If so, then Holroyd Howe have a Learning and Development Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship opportunity just for you. We are looking for an apprentice to join our busy Learning & Development Team. So, if you enjoy learning, love food, interested to work within hospitality & catering and want to be part of a team focussed on supporting and developing our teams across the business we'd love to speak to you. Benefits we offer… There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include: Competitive salary 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday 28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays Employee Benefits Scheme Health & Wellbeing Access to Training and support Career development opportunities Pension scheme Company sick pay scheme Employee Benefits Platform Work/life balance Employee Assistance Program People Awards to celebrate our employees Reward & Recognition schemes Recommend a friend scheme As a Learning and Development Administration Assistant Apprenti you will… 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. Overall Objective To support the Holroyd Howe Learning & Development Department with the coordination and management of the Holroyd Howe Knowledge Centre, including organising courses both virtually and face to face. To be responsible for the Training Mailbox and supporting the Apprenticeships Process Key responsibilities Be responsible for the Training Mailbox, managing and responding to and/or forwarding queries appropriately Implement and follow process for late/failed online training, including course resets and liaising with the learner and line manager Communicate with delegates before they attend any virtual or classroom course to ensure they are clear about logistics and any pre-course work and/or post-course work they are expected to complete Implement key Knowledge Centre processes including: course reminders, follow-up on non-attendance, course resets and enrolments Book venues for face-to-face training, including arranging catering requirements for programmes Assisting line manager and team in day-to-day duties on an adhoc basis Support with the development and review of online training Skills required Excellent organisational and communication skills Good attention to detail Excellent problem-solving skills You will have the ability to work in a team and be confident working with people at all levels of the organisation Strong IT skills, in particular an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office/Office 365 Personal Qualities: Resilience, team working, and good communication skills are essential A self-motivator Excellent attention to detail A good team player Future prospects The successful candidate will have regular one-to-ones with the Learning & Development Manager to support whilst on their apprenticeship and to discuss development opportunities and next steps. This could include completing a Level 3 CIPD Apprenticeship. Development Opportunities will include developing their Learning & Development Knowledge and Skills, including areas such as the Learning Cycle and Evaluating Training. Training Provided As well as being enrolled with the leading Apprenticeship provider HIT Training, the successful candidate you will also be offered plenty of opportunities for additional training including: Excel Training Supporting online courses Develop skills to work within a busy People/Learning & Development Department Who we are… 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 invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients. "Holroyd Howe is 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. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences." This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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