Relief Chef – Creative Cuisine & Great Benefits

BaxterStorey; Swindon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank hols

Birthday off

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Pension and life insurance

Free meals on shift

Perkbox discounts

Cycle to work

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Join BaxterStorey as a Sous Chef in Swindon and help lead a busy kitchen in delivering high quality dishes. You will handle food preparation, station management, and menu development while maintaining stringent food safety standards.

The role offers 40-hour weeks with all-day shifts, 28 days holiday including bank holidays, and a range of staff benefits. We value talent and growth, offering bespoke training and apprenticeships across experience levels, with a supportive, inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as sous 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 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

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Food safety

Job description

Join BaxterStorey as a Sous Chef in Swindon and help lead a busy kitchen in delivering high quality dishes. You will handle food preparation, station management, and menu development while maintaining stringent food safety standards.

The role offers 40-hour weeks with all-day shifts, 28 days holiday including bank holidays, and a range of staff benefits. We value talent and growth, offering bespoke training and apprenticeships across experience levels, with a supportive, inclusive environment