London Pastry Sous Chef — Creative Craft & Growth

WSH Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Birthday off

Volunteering days

Grandparent leave

Maternity leave 24 weeks

Secondary carer leave

Wedding/commitment day leave

Free meals on shift

Training and development

Apprenticeships

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Job summary

BaxterStorey in London (Chancery Lane) is seeking a Pastry Junior Sous Chef who is passionate about pastry and food excellence. The role runs Monday to Friday with overtime opportunities and a focus on delivering outstanding dishes.

As part of the kitchen team you will prepare and cook dishes to head chef standards, manage your pastry station, ensure food safety, and collaborate with the team to develop and taste new recipes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as 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.

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 knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork & communication

Attention to detail

Job description

BaxterStorey in London (Chancery Lane) is seeking a Pastry Junior Sous Chef who is passionate about pastry and food excellence. The role runs Monday to Friday with overtime opportunities and a focus on delivering outstanding dishes.

As part of the kitchen team you will prepare and cook dishes to head chef standards, manage your pastry station, ensure food safety, and collaborate with the team to develop and taste new recipes.