Overview
Sous Chef - for top Media company - Osterley
Location: London - Osterley
Salary: up to £40,000 per annum, 40 hours, 5 out of 7 schedule
Responsibilities
* Food Preparation – prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the head chef; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all time.
* Station Management – oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station and upkeep your designated area with supplies and ensuring cleanliness in line with policies and procedures.
* Quality Control – maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste is considered at all times.
* Team Collaboration – communicate positively and effectively with all other team members and assist/support all colleagues where necessary. Coaching of junior chefs to support development.
* Menu Development – collaborate with head chef to develop and taste new recipes, providing suggestions for improvement or innovation.
* Cleaning and Maintenance – maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen including your designated area ensuring equipment is in good working order.
Qualifications
* Proven experience working as a Commis Chef or similar role.
* Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
* Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
* Strong communication and teamwork abilities
* Works according to the BaxterStorey core values
Benefits
* 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
* Plus your birthday off
* 3 volunteering days
* 3 days grandparent leave
* 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
* Secondary career 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 from HAPI app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema
* Wellbeing hub
* Access to employee assistance programme
* Cycle to work scheme
Additional Information
For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location, we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve. 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
* Wholeheartedly Positive
* CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE
* FOREVER CONSCIOUS
Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. BaxterStorey is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aims for an inclusive culture in hospitality. Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Food and Beverage Services
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