Sous Chef - Creative Kitchen Lead (Mon-Fri)

BaxterStorey; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Birthday off

Maternity leave

Pension and life insurance

Free meals on shift

Perkbox discounts

Cycle to work

Job summary

BaxterStorey in Yeovil is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join our daytime kitchen team. You will prepare and cook dishes to head chef recipes, manage your station, and maintain food safety standards.

We offer a supportive environment with opportunities to develop, 28 days holiday including bank holidays, birthday off, and a range of benefits such as training, pension, and Perkbox discounts. Join us to help deliver exceptional hospitality and cuisine.

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.

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.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Cooking techniques

Tools

Food safety practices

Job description

BaxterStorey in Yeovil is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join our daytime kitchen team. You will prepare and cook dishes to head chef recipes, manage your station, and maintain food safety standards.

We offer a supportive environment with opportunities to develop, 28 days holiday including bank holidays, birthday off, and a range of benefits such as training, pension, and Perkbox discounts. Join us to help deliver exceptional hospitality and cuisine.