Senior Sous Chef — Creative Menus & Team Mentorship

Baxterstorey; Shirebrook; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bankolidays

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 developmentopport

Apprenticeships opportunities for all

Pension and life insurance

Discounts via Perkbox

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a dedicated Commis Chef to join our kitchen team. You will prepare and cook dishes following our recipes and standards while upholding food safety practices.

You’ll manage your station, maintain cleanliness, and contribute to menu development with the head chef. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with colleagues, coaching junior team members, and ensuring high standards of taste and presentation.

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

• Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and head chef standards, ensuring food safety.
• Oversee production of dishes at your station and keep your area clean and stocked.
• Maintain high quality for presentation and taste of all dishes.
• Communicate effectively with team and coach junior chefs where needed.
• Contribute ideas to develop and taste new recipes with the head chef.
• Keep the kitchen area clean and equipment in good working order.

Skills

Commis Chef experience

Cooking techniques knowledge

Food safety & sanitation

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Teamwork & communication

Core values adherence

Job description

BaxterStorey is seeking a dedicated Commis Chef to join our kitchen team. You will prepare and cook dishes following our recipes and standards while upholding food safety practices.

You’ll manage your station, maintain cleanliness, and contribute to menu development with the head chef. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with colleagues, coaching junior team members, and ensuring high standards of taste and presentation.