Staff Dining Sous Chef - Fast-Paced Contract Catering

BaxterStorey UK; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Discount portal

Employee assistance programme

Chef Academy enrollment

Meals on shift

Annual celebration event

Cycle to work scheme

Birthday off

Volunteer day

Job summary

Baxter Storey UK is seeking a Sous Chef for a busy distribution-site venue in Wakefield. The role centers on hands-on kitchen leadership to ensure efficient operation and high culinary standards for staff dining services.

The position offers a 37.5-hour contract, 5 days over 7, with no evening shifts. Benefits include pension, meals on shift, and career development opportunities at Chef Academy.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary training is required.
• At least 2 years in a similar production kitchen role.
• Solid health and food safety knowledge.
• Allergen knowledge is essential.
• Strong management skills and ability to motivate a team.
• Role requires flexibility and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee weekly staff dining menus.
• Prepare and present meals for staff canteen and service.
• Organise stock and ingredients; manage preparation and stock holding.
• Record production volumes, waste, and food costs.
• Assist Head Chef with menu creation.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team.

Skills

2 years experience

Health & Safety knowledge

Allergen knowledge

Management skills

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

Formal culinary training

Job description

Baxter Storey UK is seeking a Sous Chef for a busy distribution-site venue in Wakefield. The role centers on hands-on kitchen leadership to ensure efficient operation and high culinary standards for staff dining services.

The position offers a 37.5-hour contract, 5 days over 7, with no evening shifts. Benefits include pension, meals on shift, and career development opportunities at Chef Academy.