Sous Chef

Baxterstorey; Watford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bank HOLIDAY

Plus your birthday off

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave.

24 week's enhanced maternity leave.

Pension and life insurance.

Discounts via Perkbox

Job summary

BaxterStorey in Watford is seeking a motivated Commis Chef to join our busy kitchen team. You will assist with food preparation, cook dishes to recipes, and ensure food safety standards are always met.

You will manage your station, work fast under pressure, collaborate with the head chef on menu development, and support colleagues to deliver consistent, high-quality meals.

We offer generous benefits including 28 days holiday, birthday leave, volunteering days, pension and wellbeing resources.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Commis Chef or similar role.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation.
• 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 and cooking according to recipes and standards, with food safety in mind.
• Oversee station production and maintain cleanliness and supplies.
• Maintain high quality in presentation and taste.
• Communicate effectively with team; coach junior staff.
• Collaborate on menu development and recipe testing.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and equipment maintenance; lead by example.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Core values

Job description

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., We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

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

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'.

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.

Benefits

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave.
• 24 week's enhanced maternity leave.
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave.
• Free meals on shift.
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance.
• Discounts available from Perkbox app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema.
• Wellbeing hub.
• Access to employee assistance programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.