Sous Chef

Wshgroup; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

BaxterStorey in Maidenhead is seeking a Commis Chef to support busy kitchens with precision and speed. You will follow head chef recipes, uphold food safety and contribute to daily service.

This role offers hands-on experience in a renowned hospitality company, with opportunities to develop culinary skills, work across stations, and progress within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience 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

Responsibilities

• Food preparation according to recipes and standards set by the head chef.
• Oversee station production and maintain cleanliness of designated area.
• Maintain high quality, presentation and taste of dishes.
• Collaborate with team; coach junior staff as needed.
• Contribute to menu development with head chef and offer improvements.
• Keep kitchen clean and equipment in good working order.
• Adhere to BaxterStorey core values.

Skills

Commis Chef

Food safety

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Job description

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that's an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

Key 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.
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values

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

BaxterStorey Values

• ALWAYS VISIONARY We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.
• WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.
• CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.
• FOREVER CONSCIOUS We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to 'set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality'.