Company Description Title: Chef De Partie (no evenings or late-nights).
Location: The Downs, Malvern Salary: £13.00 per hour or £26,700 per annum (52 week contact, or term-time available).
Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays Bespoke training and development opportunities Pension and life insurance Discounts available on our HAPI 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 Are you an experienced and creative Chef de Partie with a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences and ready to take the next step in their career?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to play a key role in the culinary team at The Downs, part of Malvern College, a prestigious independent school in Greater Malvern.
The school operates year-round, with several hospitality & events across evenings and weekends.
However, we ensure a well-organised schedule across our growing team to help you maintain a positive work-life balance.
Additionally there here are plenty of opportunities to work overtime during these events to boost your earning potential.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Chef de Partie who is eager to advance their career.
If you are enthusiastic about working in a prestigious setting and ready to take your career to the next level, this role provides a solid foundation for growth within our leading contract-catering company.
Job Description 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.
Assist the Senior Chef's 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.
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.
Stay updated on industry trends, culinary techniques, and new ingredients to continuously enhance the menu offerings and overall dining experience.
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 UKs 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 opportunity employer.
We are 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, it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children, therefore we will 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 any criminal offences and shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search of public available information on suitability to work with children.
This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.
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