Junior Sous Chef - Bromley

TN United Kingdom; Bromley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits culinary enthusiasts at a forward-thinking company dedicated to food excellence. As a Junior Sous Chef, you'll have the chance to showcase your creativity and skills in a vibrant kitchen environment. This role not only allows you to prepare and cook exquisite dishes but also to collaborate on menu development and mentor junior chefs. With a commitment to nurturing talent and providing professional growth, this position is perfect for those eager to make their mark in the culinary world. Join a team that values innovation and passion for food, and help shape memorable dining experiences.

Benefits

28 Days Holiday

Birthday Off

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Free Meals on Shift

Bespoke Training Opportunities

Apprenticeship Opportunities

Pension and Life Insurance

Discounts via HAPI App

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in culinary arts, especially in high-pressure environments.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes according to standards set by the head chef.
• Oversee production at your station and maintain cleanliness.
• Collaborate with head chef on menu development and recipe innovation.

Skills

Scratch Cooking Techniques

Food Safety Practices

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Experience as Senior Chef De Partie or above

Job description

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Salary: £16 per hour (5 of 7 days worked per week - weekend work included)

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays (in Lieu)
• Plus your birthday off
• 24 weeks' enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary careerleave
• 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 that are OBSESSED about 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 together to ensure professional growth opportunities.

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Junior Sous Chef to join our team

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

Job Description

• 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.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Senior Chef De Partieor above.
• Knowledge of various scratch 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

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 team memberto 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’.