Chef

BaxterStorey; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Training & development

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance programme

Term time holidays off

Wellbeing hub

Job summary

BaxterStorey is accepting applications for a Chef position at a college in Scotland. The role covers breakfast and lunch service, Monday to Friday, with a 40-hour week and pro rata salary over 42 weeks.

The successful candidate will prepare and cook dishes, maintain high standards of food safety and quality, and collaborate with the team to develop menus. We offer bespoke training, meal on shift, Perkbox discounts, wellbeing support, and a supportive inclusive environment that values growth and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a chef role with strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work to BaxterStorey standards and 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

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Core values

Job description

Chef

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

Salary: TBC (pro rata 42 weeks per year)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Benefits

• Free mealon 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.
• Wellbeing hub

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.

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 Chefto 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.

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.

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.

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) 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’.