Senior Chef de Partie

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Senior Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at Saint Ronans. You'll support food preparation, help maintain high standards, and play a vital role in the delivery of daily meals and special events.,

• Support the Chef Manager in daily kitchen operations
• Take the lead on the supper service, creating a fun food experience for boarders
• 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 especially for supper service
• Manage mise en place and ensure smooth, timely service
• Support events and functions alongside school life
• Accountability for following and championing allergen controls, 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., As a responsible caterer for the next generation, we ensure all our teams have the skills, knowledge and confidence to deliver an exceptional food service safely, every single day. We have an extensive suite of training programmes and leadership courses to provide you with the skills you need in your role. And you will be given the opportunity to progress your career with us, via a personal development plan designed to nurture your talents and provide a fantastic learning experience. We also offer the opportunity to gain professional qualifications at work, via a wide range of apprenticeships for progression in both front of house and kitchen-based roles. WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL? MORE THAN A MEAL When you join Holroyd Howe, you're not joining just any school caterer. We're specialists. All meals are made from scratch and our chefs nurture direct relationships with suppliers local to their schools to ensure they have access to the best seasonal produce. And to offer a truly bespoke service, our chefs have the freedom to create their own vibrant menus made up of classic and innovative dishes as well as authentic international cuisines. Our marketing campaigns and food innovation concepts help communicate the key messages from our Food, Nutrition and Sustainability teams to all we serve, in a delicious, relevant and engaging way. Through education and innovation, we are proud to be feeding the independent minds of the future.


• Ideally, you will have experience as an Senior Chef de Partie or Chef de Partie 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
  
  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.
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., DO YOU HAVE HOLROYD HOWE DNA? Our catering teams, operators and central support teams are passionate about serving more than a meal and are proud to be feeding the independent minds of the future. If you can commit to feeding hungry tummies as well as hungry minds and are looking for an employer that will invest in you and your career development, then we might just be a match!, One of the UK's leading school caterers, working exclusively within independent schools and colleges. We're an award-winning team of over 3,000 experienced professionals who tailor our catering provision to meet the bespoke requirements of each educational facility: be it prep or senior, day or boarding, day-to-day menus or hospitality and events. We're also part of the WSH Group, a leading British contract catering company.

Why Join us?
• 36.4 contracted working weeks plus 5.6 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., There are so many reasons why people choose to work within the education sector.
Some enjoy the great work/life balance provided by term time holidays, favourable working hours, part-time or full-time flexibility. Others are attracted to helping make meal-times special for a future generation. But when you choose to become part of the Holroyd Howe family, you also benefit from: Working within stunning venues in beautiful surroundings Everyday discounts at supermarkets, pubs & restaurants, gyms, entertainment and popular High Street fashion and technology stores. Wellbeing support in the form of a platform packed full of training and resources to support healthy minds, bodies and finances. The opportunity for recognition in our Holroyd Howe People Awards - an annual event that recognises and celebrates the outstanding contribution of individuals or teams within our business. An Employee Assistance programme, Cycle to work scheme, and more! An employer fully invested in diversity and inclusion within our workforce and with a commitment to Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Creative, supportive and inclusive working environments, and opportunities to network with peers from other school catering teams