Sous Chef — Lead Staff Canteen Menus & Kitchen Ops

Baxterstorey Uk; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter Storey UK in Wakefield seeks a hands-on Sous Chef to support the kitchen and uphold high operational standards in the staff canteen. The role is 37.5 hours per week, five days in seven, with no evening shifts.

You will lead menu development for staff dining, assist in meal preparation and presentation, manage stock, and mentor a motivated kitchen team to drive efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership experience in a kitchen.
• Experience in staff canteen or high-volume production.
• Strong health and safety knowledge.
• Flexible and detail-oriented with good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure weekly staff dining menus are developed and improved regularly.
• Oversee and assist in the preparation and presentation of all meals for the staff canteen.
• Organise sections, stock and ingredients, including preparation and stock holding.
• Keep records of production volumes, waste, stock levels and food cost concerns.
• Create weekly staff dining menus and assist Head Chef with menu development.
• Manage and motivate the kitchen team.

Skills

Team management

Menu planning

Food safety knowledge

Education

Formal culinary training

Job description

Baxter Storey UK in Wakefield seeks a hands-on Sous Chef to support the kitchen and uphold high operational standards in the staff canteen. The role is 37.5 hours per week, five days in seven, with no evening shifts.

You will lead menu development for staff dining, assist in meal preparation and presentation, manage stock, and mentor a motivated kitchen team to drive efficiency and quality.