Creative Sous Chef — Lead Stations, Develop Menus

BaxterStorey; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank hols

Birthday off

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave (24 weeks)

Secondary carer leave

Wedding/commitment day leave

Free meals on shift

Bespoke training and development

Apprenticeships opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

BaxterStorey in Didcot is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our culinary team. You will prepare and cook dishes, manage your station, ensure food safety and support the head chef in menu development.

We offer 28 days holiday including bank holidays, birthday off, volunteering days, enhanced maternity leave, and a range of benefits including pension and life insurance, Perkbox discounts, wellbeing hub, and cycle to work scheme. Join us to grow your culinary career.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Commis Chef or similar role.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation – prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the head chef; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all time.
• Station Management – oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station and upkeep your designated area with supplies and ensuring cleanliness in line with policies and procedures.
• Quality Control – maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste is considered at all times.
• Team Collaboration – communicate positively and effectively with all other team members and assist/support all colleagues where necessary. Coaching of junior chefs to support development.
• Menu Development – collaborate with 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

Commis chef experience

Food safety

Cooking techniques

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

BaxterStorey in Didcot is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our culinary team. You will prepare and cook dishes, manage your station, ensure food safety and support the head chef in menu development.

We offer 28 days holiday including bank holidays, birthday off, volunteering days, enhanced maternity leave, and a range of benefits including pension and life insurance, Perkbox discounts, wellbeing hub, and cycle to work scheme. Join us to grow your culinary career.