Chef de Partie

Baxterstorey; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday leave

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Pension and life insurance

Wellbeing hub

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a talented pastry chef to lead high-volume cake production in a fast-paced kitchen. You will ensure safety standards, maintain quality and presentation, and collaborate with the team and head chef on new recipes.

A strong eye for detail and team spirit are essential to thrive in this inclusive environment. Join BaxterStorey to develop your craft, benefit from ongoing training, and contribute to menus that delight clients across our venues.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a high-volume pastry chef.
• Strong knowledge of cakes and patisserie.
• Solid 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.
• Commitment to BaxterStorey core values.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation - bake cakes & pastries to a high standard following safety rules.
• Station Management - keep your area stocked and clean per procedures.
• Quality Control - maintain presentation and taste quality of all cakes.
• Team Collaboration - assist colleagues and communicate effectively.
• Menu Development - contribute ideas for new recipes with head chef.
• Cleaning and Maintenance - ensure equipment is well maintained and area tidy.

Skills

High-volume pastry chef experience

Cakes & patisserie knowledge

Food safety & sanitation

Fast-paced work adaptability

Attention to detail & organisation

Communication & teamwork

Adherence to BaxterStorey values

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Food Preparation - prepare and cook cakes & bakes to a high standard; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times
• Station Management - upkeep your designated area with supplies and ensure cleanliness in line with policies and procedures
• Quality Control - maintain high quality standards for all cakes produced, 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, create & 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, 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'.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a high volume pastry chef
• Knowledge of various cakes & patisserie
• 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

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.

Benefits

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week's 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 available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

About the Role

Are you a culinary connoisseur and gastronomic genius? Do you have an insatiable passion for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create masterful dishes that delight the senses? Yes? Then this is the role for you. 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