Junior Sous Chef: Culinary Growth & Innovation

Baxterstorey Uk; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

BaxterStorey UK is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to prepare and cook dishes to head chef standards, while maintaining food safety and high quality across all plating.

You'll help manage daily kitchen operations, assist with stock control, and collaborate with the team to develop menu ideas, ensuring a clean, well-organised work environment.

We value teamwork, reliability, and a proactive approach; join us to contribute to exciting hospitality experiences across diverse client locations.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or similar role.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Align with BaxterStorey core values.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and head chef standards.
• Maintain high quality, presentation and taste.
• Coordinate and execute daily kitchen operations.
• Monitor stock and minimise waste.
• Collaborate with team and support colleagues.
• Develop and taste new recipes with head chef.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Fast-paced work

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Core values adherence

Job description

BaxterStorey UK is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to prepare and cook dishes to head chef standards, while maintaining food safety and high quality across all plating.

You'll help manage daily kitchen operations, assist with stock control, and collaborate with the team to develop menu ideas, ensuring a clean, well-organised work environment.

We value teamwork, reliability, and a proactive approach; join us to contribute to exciting hospitality experiences across diverse client locations.