Cook Supervisor

BaxterStorey; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Birthday leave

Maternity leave

Career leave

Wedding day leave

Free meals on shift

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking dedicated hospitality staff in Bridgwater to deliver exceptional guest experiences and delicious, freshly prepared meals. This role emphasizes teamwork, training, and maintaining high standards across food quality and service.

You will join a supportive, inclusive environment that values development and work-life balance, with shifts that support personal growth and career progression in hospitality.

Qualifications

• Hospitality industry experience required.
• Passion for food and customer service.
• Experience supervising, training, and supporting a team.
• Strong delegation skills.
• Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Ability to adapt to challenges with a solution‑oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Cooking freshly prepared meals and grab & go items for the next shift.
• Recruit, train and supervise catering staff and provide ongoing feedback.
• Monitor food quality, presentation and service standards to meet customer expectations.
• Coordinate delivery, setup and breakdown of catering equipment and oversee event flow.
• Address customer inquiries and dietary requirements with professionalism.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Passion for food

Team supervision

Delegation

Organisational skills

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Hours: 5 out of 7 days, including weekends. Shifts vary between 2pm until midnight. 37.5 hours per week.

Must hold a valid manual driving licence

• 28 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Birthday additional holiday.
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave.
• Secondary career leave.
• Wedding/commitment day leave.
• Free meals on shift.
• Pension and life insurance.
• Discounts available from Perkbox app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema.
• Access to employee assistance programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting impression, and we’re looking for indivuduals who strive to exceed expectations at every turn.

Welcome to the heart of hospitality excellence! At BaxterStorey we take immense pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences and creating unforgettable moments. As a renowned pioneer in the hospitality industry, we are excited to welcome individuals who share our passion for providing genuine hospitality and impeccable service.

As a member of the BaxterStorey family, you will have access to a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. Investing in your development and provide ongoing training to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role whilst being dedicated to ensuring your work-life balance thus enabling you to pursue your passion for hospitality while also taking care of yourself.

If you are someone who thrives on delivering extraordinary experiences, loves to create a harmonious and collaborative atmosphere, we would love to hear from you!

Job Description

• Cooking - Cooking freshly prepared meals, preparing for the next shift, cooking fresh cakes, preparing grab & go items
• Supervision and Training - recruit, train, and supervise catering staff, including servers, chefs, and support personnel. Set clear expectations and provide ongoing feedback to maintain a high level of performance.
• Quality Control - monitor food quality, presentation, and service standards to ensure they meet or exceed customer expectations. Address and resolve any issues or concerns promptly to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Logistics Management - coordinate delivery, setup, and breakdown of catering equipment and supplies. Oversee the flow of events, including food service, beverage distribution, and guest interactions. Manage inventory and order supplies as needed to maintain adequate stock levels.
• Customer Service - foster positive relationships with clients and guests, addressing their needs and concerns. Handle customer inquiries, requests, and special dietary requirements with professionalism and courtesy. Be curious, solicit feedback from clients to continuously improve catering services.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within the hospitality industry
• Have a contagiouspassion for food and customer service.
• You draw satisfaction from supervising, training, and supporting a team.
• Understanding of delegation skills.
• Excellent organisational abilities; high attention to detail
• Concise and effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective.

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

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

And to support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ED&I (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.