Company Description
Title: Salad Chef
Location: The Hive Cafe, Croxley Park, Watford
Salary: £13.50 per hour 30 hours per week Mon - Fri
Flexible working times, 6 hours per day 8:30am to 15.00pm or 9:00am to 15.30pm
Benefits:
* 20 Days holiday including bank holidays
* Plus your birthday off
* 3 volunteering days
* 3 days grandparent leave
* 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
* Secondary carer leave
* Wedding/commitment day leave
* Free meals on shift
* Bespoke training and development opportunities
* Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
* Pension and life insurance
* Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
* Wellbeing hub
* Access to employee assistance programme
* Cycle to work scheme
Smiley, happy, friendly, willing & keen individual required for our busy Cafe in Watford with a can do attitude who will just get on and do any task within the kitchen environment including mechanical washing up, cleaning duties, as the salad chef you will be responsible for assisting the Cafe chef in maintaining high quality food preparation & presentation, taking ownership of your section, communicate effectively with the team, adhere to all food safety & hygiene regulations, maintaining cleanliness and organisation in your assigned section and throughout the kitchen.
Do you have a passion for providing genuine hospitality and impeccable service? Are you a collaborative team player? Are you friendly, professional and efficient? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey, we believe that every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting impression, that’s why we’re looking for a Salad Chef who strives to exceed expectations at every turn. As a trailblazer in the hospitality industry, we are excited to open our doors to individuals who share our passion for delivering exceptional experiences and creating unforgettable moments.
We believe that it is our people that set us apart, that’s why as a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.
If you are a Chef who thrives on delivering extraordinary experiences, loves to be part of a harmonious and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you!
Job Description
Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices, ensuring compliance at all times
Kitchen organisation & management
Culinary techniques
Ability to contribute to menu development, offering creative ideas for new dishes & presentation
Willingness to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment and adapt to changing priorities & demands
Qualifications
GCSE level education or above
NVQ qualification of equivalent
Good craft skill background
Successful progressive background in catering
Ability to display a real passion for food & customer service
Effective verbal & written communication skills
Excellent organisational skills and ability to work efficiently under pressure, meeting tight deadlines and maintaining high standards
Additional Information
For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.
We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.
Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.
Join us, and be part of the food revolution!
BaxterStorey Values:
ALWAYS VISIONARY
We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.
WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE
We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.
CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE
We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.
FOREVER CONSCIOUS
We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.
Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.
BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.
Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.