Relief Chef: Creative Kitchen Lead, Mon–Fri

Baxterstorey; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays incl bank holidays

Birthday day off

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Maternity leave 24 weeks

Secondary carer leave

Wedding day leave

Free meals on shift

Training & development

Apprenticeships

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Job summary

Baxterstorey is seeking a Relief Chef for a Monday to Friday, full-time permanent role in Stirling. You will cook dishes to our standards, manage your station and work collaboratively with the head chef to maintain quality and efficiency.

The role offers ongoing training, supportive team culture and a focus on work-life balance, with meals on shift and access to development opportunities.

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

Commis Chef experience

Cooking techniques

Food safety

High-pressure environment

Attention to detail

Teamwork

BaxterStorey values

Job description

Baxterstorey is seeking a Relief Chef for a Monday to Friday, full-time permanent role in Stirling. You will cook dishes to our standards, manage your station and work collaboratively with the head chef to maintain quality and efficiency.

The role offers ongoing training, supportive team culture and a focus on work-life balance, with meals on shift and access to development opportunities.