Night Chef de Partie — Fresh, Precise & Growth‑Oriented

Baxter Story; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bank hours

Free Onsite Parking

Plus your birthday off

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Secondary carer leave

Wedding/commitment day leave

Free meals on shift

Bespoke training and development opps

Apprenticeships opportunities for all

Pension and life insurance

Discounts on Perkbox app

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

BaxterStorey is recruiting a Chef de Partie (Days) for Amazon NCL1 in Gateshead. You’ll cook and present fresh dishes, maintain high food-safety standards and manage your station during night and day shifts.

The role demands creativity, precision and independent ownership of the service within a supportive team environment. We offer extensive training, a structured schedule, and opportunities to grow skills in a respected contract catering setting.

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.
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation - prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the head/sous chef; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times
• Station Management - oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station and upkeep your designated area with supplies and ensure 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 effectively with all other team members and assist/support all colleagues where necessary
• 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

Fresh food preparation

HACCP

Food safety

Time management

Attention to detail

Passion for flavour

Hot counter presentation

Independent work

Ownership of service

Job description

BaxterStorey is recruiting a Chef de Partie (Days) for Amazon NCL1 in Gateshead. You’ll cook and present fresh dishes, maintain high food-safety standards and manage your station during night and day shifts.

The role demands creativity, precision and independent ownership of the service within a supportive team environment. We offer extensive training, a structured schedule, and opportunities to grow skills in a respected contract catering setting.