Company Description£27,500 per annum , this is a term time only position 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 chef with excellent management skills 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 DescriptionHolroyd Howe, are recruiting an Assistant Catering Manager with craft based chef skills and knowledge to lead the kitchen team and to come and join our team at the Winchester House School, 44 High St, Brackley NN13 7AZ, UKThis is a term time contract , working 176 days per year Monday to Friday role, with the occasional weekend working If you are:Enthusiastic, energetic with the ability to demonstrate initiativeFlexible with a ‘can do’ attitudeAlways happy to help with a smile,Able to work as part of a team or on your own whilst maintaining high standards at all times,Excited to produce amazing high quality and sustainable food productsAnd have:Exceptional chef skills of working with fresh produce, able to prepare nutritional and balanced fresh food and have experience in menu planning Experience in leading a small team, who can build confidence and capability in your teams enabling them to succeedReady to work in a fast-paced environment whilst always leading by examplePride in your work, constantly looking for ways to improve and continually learningA good understanding of Food Safety & Health and Safety regulations, ability to follow brand standards and comply with company policies.Reliable transportation for your commute to work between the hours of 7am - 7pm on a rota basis , Monday to Friday with the rare weekend duties.And are able to:Be accountable for the team in the Managers absence, whilst maintaining audit standards for food and health & safety compliance while meeting EHO expectationsEnsuring the team maintains a high standard of cleanliness and food safety on site to maintain a safe environment for our customers, our clients and ourselvesHighly organised, with a focus on forward planningPrepare fresh ingredients by hand, to produce the 3 weekly menu cycleAccurately labelling products ensuring lawful compliance around food safety and allergen compliance each shift.Be a skilled multitaskerLearn new skills or improve skills already masteredThen we would like to hear from you!QualificationsExceptional chef skills with flair and imagination and management of teams is a must.Additional InformationThere are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:Free meals whilst at workCareer development opportunitiesHIT Apprenticeships for all experience levelsReward & recognition schemesPeople awards to celebrate our employeesWork/life balanceEmployee Benefits PlatformEmployee Assistance ProgramRecommend a friend schemeCompany sick pay schemePrestigious working environmentsTeam events scheduled throughout the year28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidaysPension schemeCompetitive salaryWe 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 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.DBS check required for the assistant chef manager role at Winchester House School , Brackley start date May 2025IND3