Overview
BaxterStorey is recruiting for a Retail Chef de Partie Mon to Fri in Edinburgh. Salary: £28,000. Benefits include 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 on the Perkbox app (high street shops, holidays & cinema), wellbeing hub, access to employee assistance programme, and cycle to work scheme.
Responsibilities
* Food Preparation – prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the head/sous chef; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times
* Station Management – oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station and upkeep your designated area with supplies and ensure 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 effectively with all other team members and assist/support all colleagues where necessary
* 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 in 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
About BaxterStorey / Company Description
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 are 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. 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.
Values
We believe in being Always Visionary, Wholeheartedly Positive, Creatively Collaborative, and Forever Conscious. We strive for better, are up-beat and motivating, push creativity together, and protect the planet while supporting local communities.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Food and Beverage Services
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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