Overview
Sous Chef – Monday to Friday – Edinburgh, Gogarburn. Salary up to £34,000. Retail service daytime hours; predominantly Monday to Friday.
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 times.
* Station Management – oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station and maintain your designated area with supplies and 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. 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, ensuring equipment is in good working order.
Qualifications
* Proven experience working as a Sous 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 BaxterStorey core values.
Benefits
* 27–28 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 from Perkbox app (high street shops, holidays, cinema).
* Wellbeing hub.
* Access to employee assistance programme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
About BaxterStorey
For almost 20 years, BaxterStorey has created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams to ensure customers have the hospitality experience they deserve. We are committed to inclusion and developing talent, with a culture focused on learning and growth. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
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