Weekend Commis-Chef Baxterstorey

Wshgroup; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a Commis Chef to join our kitchen team in the United Kingdom. You will follow recipes and standards set by senior chefs, ensuring food safety and consistency across dishes.

You'll manage your station, maintain cleanliness, and contribute to high-quality presentations and tastes. This role requires teamwork, a strong eye for detail, and a commitment to BaxterStorey values.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in 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.
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation: prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and standards.
• Station Management: oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station and keep your area stocked and clean.
• Quality Control: maintain high quality standards for all dishes including presentation and taste.
• Cleaning and Maintenance: maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen and ensure equipment is in good working order.

Skills

Commis Chef

Cooking techniques

Food safety

High-pressure environment

Attention to detail

Teamwork

BaxterStorey values

Job description

Food Preparation

prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the head/sous 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 ensure 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

Cleaning and Maintenance

maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen including your designated area ensuring equipment is in good working order

• Proven experience working in 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
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. 'Better' is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

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' .