Sous Chef

WSH Group; Skipton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 Days holiday

Birthday off

26 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Secondary carer leave

Wedding/commitment day leave

Free meals on shift

Training and development opportunities

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

BaxterStorey is recruiting a Sous Chef to join our team in the United Kingdom. The role offers 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with early starts in a fast-paced dining environment.

You will lead food preparation, maintain high hygiene standards, and support colleagues while delivering exceptional customer experiences. We provide bespoke training and development opportunities, free meals on shift, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Chef/Cook in a busy kitchen.
• Understanding of food safety, allergens and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation – prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and standards; ensure food safety at all times.
• Great Attitude – maintain a positive and friendly demeanor.
• Quality Control – uphold high quality standards for taste and presentation.
• Team Collaboration – communicate effectively with all team members and support colleagues.
• Cleaning and Maintenance – keep the kitchen clean and equipment in good order.
• Organisational Skills – plan and organise workload efficiently.

Skills

Chef/Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Hours: 30 per week Monday to Friday (8.00 - 14.30)

• 20Days holiday
• Plus your birthday off
• 26week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carerleave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Due to expansion we have a fantastic opportunity for a sous chef to join BaxterStorey's 'Team of the Year 2025'. If you have a passion for cooking, thrive in a fast paced environment and bring positivity then this is the role for you.

We are continuously evolving and developing our offer to delight our customers and keep up with the latest food trends and sometimes start them! Adaptability is key and we encourage creativity, your input and ideas are encouraged. You will be kept busy all day, have lots of laughs and be well supported by your manager and colleagues. Great work life balance with weekends and bank holidays off.

As a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.

If you are a passionateChefkeen for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you!

Job Description

• Food Preparation – prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the HeadManager; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times
• Great Attitude - a positive and friendly attitude is a must
• Quality Control – maintain high quality standards for all food handled, 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
• Cleaning and Maintenance – maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen ensuring equipment is in good working order
• Organisational Skills - organisation and planning

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Chef/Cook in a busy kitchen
• Understanding of food safety, allergens and sanitation practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

Additional Information

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.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

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.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

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’.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.