Calling all culinary connoisseurs that are OBSESSED about food, we need you! If you have an insatiable appetite for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create food that delights customers and clients, then look no further.
At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish, your talents can shine, and we wholeheartedly believe in nourishing talent and empowering chefs to continuously evolve. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef to take the next step in their culinary career and be part of a business that is obsessed about food and developing talent.
Responsibilities
* Food Preparation – prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the head chef; ensure food safety standards are adhered to at all times.
* Station Management – oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station and maintain your area with supplies, ensuring cleanliness in line with policies and procedures.
* Quality Control – maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste are considered at all times.
* Team Collaboration – communicate positively and effectively with all other team members and assist/support colleagues where necessary. Coach 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, 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.
* Alignment with BaxterStorey core values.
Benefits
* 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
* Birthday off.
* 3 volunteering days.
* 3 days grandparent leave.
* 24‑week enhanced maternity leave.
* Secondary carer leave.
* Wedding/commitment day leave.
* Free meals on shift.
* Bespoke training and development opportunities.
* Apprenticeship opportunities for all experience levels.
* Pension and life insurance.
* Discounts via Perkbox app – high street shops to holidays and cinema.
* Wellbeing hub.
* Access to employee assistance programme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio‑economic backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. BaxterStorey promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) and aims to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality.
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