Sous Chef | Creative Kitchen Leader, Mon–Fri Daytime

Baxterstorey Uk; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days Holiday

Birthday Off

Pension & Life Insurance

Free Meals on Shift

Perkbox Discounts

Cycle to Work

Job summary

BaxterStorey Uk in the United Kingdom is looking for an ambitious Sous Chef to join our team in Warton, England. This role offers Mon to Fri daytime hours, a chance to lead kitchen stations, and opportunities to contribute to menu development.

We expect proven Sous Chef experience, solid knowledge of cooking techniques, and strong food safety practices. You will mentor junior staff and work within BaxterStorey’s values to drive culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Sous Chef experience

Cooking techniques

Food Safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

BaxterStorey Uk in the United Kingdom is looking for an ambitious Sous Chef to join our team in Warton, England. This role offers Mon to Fri daytime hours, a chance to lead kitchen stations, and opportunities to contribute to menu development.

We expect proven Sous Chef experience, solid knowledge of cooking techniques, and strong food safety practices. You will mentor junior staff and work within BaxterStorey’s values to drive culinary excellence.