Commis Chef

Wshgroup; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a Commis Chef to join our kitchen team in Leeds. You will prepare and cook dishes to our recipes and standards, manage your station, and ensure food safety and cleanliness are maintained in line with policies.

We value teamwork, attention to detail, and high quality presentation. BaxterStorey promotes an inclusive environment and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds to join our hospitality family.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Commis Chef or show real passion for food.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• 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 recipes and standards.
• Station management: oversee production at your station and keep area stocked and clean.
• Quality control: maintain high quality, presentation and taste.
• Team collaboration: communicate effectively with team members and assist colleagues.
• Cleaning and maintenance: maintain cleanliness and equipment in good order.

Skills

Commis Chef experience

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Teamwork

BaxterStorey values

Job description

• Food Preparation - prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the Chef Manager; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times
• Station Management - oversee the production of all food items 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 food handled, 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
• Cleaning and Maintenance - maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen ensuring equipment is in good working order

• Proven experience working as a Commis Chef or display a real passion for food
• Knowledge of some cooking techniques and cuisines
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values

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'.