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Join us at one of our prestigious independent schools as a Chef de Partie / Commis Chef and help create meals that inspire our students.\nWe currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie / Commis Chef with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings.\nNestled in the heart of Birmingham, this prestigious independent school ,Elmhurst Ballet Schoolcaters for 250 students and staff and includes not only a breakfast, lunch and supper service but also an extensive hospitality service. This operates 7 days a week. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Chef de Partie / Commis Chef to make a name for themselves within our contract catering company and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering.\n As a Chef de Partie / Commis Chef you will Collaborate with our culinary team to craft flavourful dishes that nourish both body and mind\nAs 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.\nAssist the Head Chef in all aspects of food preparation, production, and service.\nEnsure the quality and presentation of all dishes meet the company's standards and client expectations.\nSupervise and train kitchen staff, kitchen assistants, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation procedures.\nAssist in menu planning and development, taking into consideration dietary restrictions, nutritional guidelines, and seasonal ingredients.\nOversee stock control and ordering to maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing waste.\nCollaborate with the catering team to execute special events, themed dinners, and other culinary initiatives.\nMaintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, always following health and safety regulations.\nSupport the Head Chef in administrative tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and maintaining records of food costs and inventory.\nStay updated on industry trends, culinary techniques, and new ingredients to continuously enhance the menu offerings and overall dining experience.\nFoster a positive working environment by demonstrating leadership qualities, effective communication, and teamwork.\n Previous experience working in a similar role within a contract catering company or educational institution preferred, but not essential\nStrong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.\nAbility to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.\nFlexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.\nFun and enthusiastic\nHave excellent organisation skills.\nBe a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team.\nHave a flexible approach to work.\n 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.\nTo 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.\nWe pride ourselves on:\nSustainability\nSustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.\nNutrition\nWe 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.\nFood Innovation\nWe offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.\nFrom 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.\n“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. 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