Chef

BaxterStorey; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Training opportunities

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance programme

Term-time holidays

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a Chef to lead breakfast and lunch service at the college, Monday to Friday, delivering high‑quality dishes in a busy kitchen. The role requires attention to food safety, teamwork and a positive approach.

Hours are 7am–3pm, 40 hours per week. Salary is £30,178 (pro rata 42 weeks plus 5.6 weeks holiday). Benefits include a free meal on shift, bespoke training, Perkbox discounts, and access to wellbeing and employee assistance programmes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a Chef role.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Works according to BaxterStorey core values.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation – prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by BaxterStorey, ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times.
• 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 Regional 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.

Skills

Chef experience

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Title: Chef

Breakfast, and lunch service at the college - Monday to Friday

Salary: £30,178 (pro rata 42 weeks per year plus 5.6 weeks holiday paid)

• Free meal on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Term time - College holidays off. Christmas, Easter, Summer, October week.

Company Description

Title: Chef

Breakfast, and lunch service at the college - Monday to Friday

Salary: £30,178 (pro rata 42 weeks per year plus 5.6 weeks holiday paid)

Hours: 40 hours per week 7am - 3pm

Benefits

• Free meal on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Term time - College holidays off. Christmas, Easter, Summer, October week.

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 keen to make a name for yourself within the food service industry, we would love to hear from you!

Job Description

• Food Preparation – prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the Baxterstorey, ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times
• 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 Regional 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 a Chef role
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values

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’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer

We are proud to be 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)

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.

To support our commitment to this 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

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.