Lates Chef

BaxterStorey; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in hospitality is seeking a passionate Chef Team Leader to join their team in Stockton-on-Tees. This role offers a culinary playground for creativity and professional growth, with a commitment to developing talent and delivering exceptional food experiences.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Plus your birthday off

24 weeks’ enhanced maternity leave

Free meals on shift

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Discounts available from HAPI app

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Chef.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and standards.
• Oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station.
• Collaborate with the head chef to develop new recipes.

Skills

Food Safety

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Job description

Title: Latest Chef Team Leader 4/7 1600-0030 32 hours

Location: Maleable Way, Stockton

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)
• Plus your birthday off
• 24 weeks’ 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 from HAPI app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Calling all culinary connoisseurs who are OBSESSED with food! We need you! If you have an insatiable appetite for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create food that delights customers and clients, then look no further. At BaxterStorey, we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish, your talents can shine, and we wholeheartedly believe in nourishing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve, refine their craft, and create a development partnership to ensure professional growth opportunities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef to take the next step in their culinary career and be part of a business where we are OBSESSED with food and developing talent.

Job Description

• Food Preparation: Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and standards set by the head chef, ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times.
• Station Management: Oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station and maintain your designated area with supplies, ensuring cleanliness in line with policies and procedures.
• Quality Control: Maintain high standards for all dishes, considering presentation and taste at all times.
• Team Collaboration: Communicate positively and effectively with all team members and assist/support colleagues where necessary. Coach junior chefs to support their development.
• Menu Development: Collaborate with the head chef to develop and taste new recipes, providing suggestions for improvement or innovation.
• Cleaning and Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, including your designated area, and ensure equipment is in good working order.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Chef
• 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 organizational skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus, and friendly teams across various locations—offices, stadiums, cathedrals, universities—so that every customer can enjoy the hospitality experience they deserve.

We seek the brightest and best to join us, supporting you to create your hospitality legacy and build a proud career.

Our commitment to our people means we always strive to supercharge careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit embedded in our DNA, with learning at the core of your experience.

Join us and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

Always Visionary: We strive for better, never settle, never compromise, and lead the way by blazing our own trail.

Wholeheartedly Positive: We are upbeat, motivating, and inspiring. Our love for what we do shines through our food and team.

Creatively Collaborative: We embrace differences to push creativity and work together to improve.

Forever Conscious: We work as a team to lead by example, protect the planet, and support local communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and eager to learn, we can develop your potential together.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of age, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, or socio-economic background.

We are dedicated to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of society, where each employee feels respected and able to give their best. Our goal is to set the standard and be recognized for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.