Junior Sous Chef

Job Title: Junior Sous Chef

Location: Swanbourne House School, Swanbourne, Milton Keynes MK17 0HZ

Contract Type: Full Time 52 weeks contract

Salary: £30,000pa

About the role

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

Our mission is simple: 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.

Responsibilities

Support the Head Chef/Sous 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

Requirements

Ideally, you will have experience as an Junior Sous Chef, 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

Benefits

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 & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels