Chef de Partie: Night Kitchen Mastery & Growth

BaxterStorey; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bank public

Free Onsite Parking

Birthday day off

Pension and life insurance

Discounts on Perkbox app

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Apprenticeships opportunities

Job summary

BaxterStorey in Gateshead is seeking a dedicated Commis Chef to join our night kitchen team. You will assist with food preparation, maintain station cleanliness, and uphold HACCP standards in a fast-paced setting.

We offer full site training, a structured night and day shift schedule, and a range of benefits. A supportive team environment and opportunities to grow your culinary skills are provided as part of our commitment to development and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fresh food preparation.
• Excellent understanding of HACCP and food safety practices.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Confident to work independently and take ownership of service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation - prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and standards set by the head/sous chef; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times.
• Station Management - oversee production of all dishes assigned to your station and maintain your designated area with supplies and cleanliness.
• Quality Control - maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste are considered at all times.
• Team Collaboration - communicate effectively with all other team members and assist/support colleagues as needed.
• Menu Development - collaborate with head chef to develop and taste new recipes, providing suggestions for improvements.

Skills

Fresh food preparation

HACCP & food safety

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

BaxterStorey in Gateshead is seeking a dedicated Commis Chef to join our night kitchen team. You will assist with food preparation, maintain station cleanliness, and uphold HACCP standards in a fast-paced setting.

We offer full site training, a structured night and day shift schedule, and a range of benefits. A supportive team environment and opportunities to grow your culinary skills are provided as part of our commitment to development and work-life balance.