Events Kitchen Lead - Creative, Fast-Paced Chef

BaxterStorey; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday incl. BH

Birthday off

Volunteering days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Free meals on shift

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Job summary

BaxterStorey in London is seeking a committed Commis Chef to join our busy kitchen, helping prepare dishes to the head chef's standards and maintaining high food safety.

You will manage station prep, support the team, and contribute to menu development while enjoying benefits such as 28 days holiday, free meals on shift, pension, and wellbeing resources.

This is a great place to grow and develop culinary skills within a hospitality group that values craftsmanship and teamwork.

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

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

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

BaxterStorey in London is seeking a committed Commis Chef to join our busy kitchen, helping prepare dishes to the head chef's standards and maintaining high food safety.

You will manage station prep, support the team, and contribute to menu development while enjoying benefits such as 28 days holiday, free meals on shift, pension, and wellbeing resources.

This is a great place to grow and develop culinary skills within a hospitality group that values craftsmanship and teamwork.