Chef De Partie

We want you

Chef de Partie/ Trainee Chef & Hospitailty Chef required to join our business and work at our highly prestigious education settings based in Holt – Norfolk.

If you're looking for a Work Life balance working 5 days a week (40 hrs a week) with no Split Shifts then this position would be ideal for you. Salary depending on experience. Shift Pattern is either a 6am or 1130am start. One shift pattern will cover either a Saturday or Sunday. You will also get 8 weeks holiday a year.

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 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.

· Ideally have experience working within Education catering but not essential

· 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

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.

Job Type: Permanent

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/10/2025

Expected start date: Asap

REPORTING TO:                               Location Manager

OVERALL OBJECTIVES:                  To assist the Head Chef in the kitchen operation and ensure the company’s reputation for food quality is maintained at all times.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

CLIENT SERVICE

• 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.

PEOPLE

• 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

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• 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.

HEALTH & SAFETY, FOOD SAFETY, the ENVIRONMENT

• 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.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

• Very well organised and ability to prioritise work load
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent standards
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills