Chef de Partie - England
Job Description
Job Description
Full time - 40 hours a week
Salary: 26.894 year
Harwell Campus, Didcot
WHAT WILL KEEP YOU BUSY:
* To assist the Sous Chef in the kitchen operation and ensure the company's reputation for food quality is always maintained.
* To plan, prepare and cook menu items as directed by the Sous / Head Chef.
* To assist in the development and planning of menus, including future food trends, and to be passionate about developing new styles of service and concepts in the location.
Key Responsibilities:
* Demonstrate and instruct Commis Chefs in food preparation and cooking skills as directed by the Sous / Head Chef
* Compile all food orders for sections under your supervision, ensuring food standards and cost are agreed with the Head Chef; to ensure stock, deliveries and wastage are all checked and recorded in line with company and food standards
* Gain an understanding of food costing, sales mix and menu planning
* Adhere to the company's Hygiene, Health and Safety policies
* Rigorously follow the company cleaning schedules.
* Ensure that food storage areas are maintained in accordance with the company's Hygiene, Healthy and Safety policies and procedures
* Take responsibility for contributing towards your own development with the guidance of the Sous / Head Chef and attend training courses as identified
* Show commitment to company values in all aspects of your role
* Act as a positive ambassador for the business
* Attend to any reasonable request made by the client or BaxterStorey Management
* Attend training sessions when required.
* Assist with stock taking when required
* Carry out the smooth and efficient running of your section as appropriate
Company Description
Chef de Partie
Didcot
Up to 27,000
Must be UK based and be able to prove Right to Work
Benefits:
* 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
* Plus your birthday off
* 3 volunteering days
* 3 days grandparent leave
* 24 weeks' 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 HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
* Wellbeing hub
* Access to employee assistance programme
* Cycle to work scheme
Are you a culinary connoisseur and gastronomic genius? Do you have an insatiable passion for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create masterful dishes that delight the senses? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents shine. We wholeheartedly believe that the best food comes from nurturing talent, and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve and refine their craft, that's why invest in you to develop your professional growth.
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 passionate Chef de Partie keen to make a name for yourself within the food service industry, we would love to hear from you!
Qualifications
Qualifications
* Food safety and hygiene
* Kitchen organization and management
* Ingredient knowledge
* Culinary techniques
* Menu planning and development
* GSCE level education or above
* NVQ qualification or equivalent
* Good craft skill background
* Successful progressive background in catering
* Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service
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 like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.
BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce.
The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each team member to feel respected and able to give their best.
And to support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ED&I (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) ambition to 'set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality'.