Sous Chef- Catering

Baxterstorey; Penmark; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider in Penmark is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to prepare and cook dishes while maintaining high standards of food safety. The role involves overseeing kitchen operations, collaborating with the head chef on new menu items, and ensuring a clean work environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. This position offers comprehensive benefits including 30 days of holiday and paid volunteering days.

Benefits

30 Days holiday including bank holidays

Paid day off for your Birthday

3 paid volunteering days

Cycle to work scheme

Free meals on shift

Qualifications

• Experience with various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and standards.
• Oversee production of dishes and maintain cleanliness.
• Collaborate with head chef on menu development.

Skills

Food safety standards

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar

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 times.
• 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.

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'.

Proven experience working as a Sous 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

Benefits

• 30 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Paid day off for your Birthday
• 3 paid volunteering days
• 3 days paid grandparent leave
• 26 weeks\' enhanced maternity leave
• Paid Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Culinary opportunities for all experience levels
• Discounts available from Perkbox app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub; membership access to the Aviva Wellbeing Hub
• Access to employee assistance programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to work scheme

Disability Confident