Sous Chef: Creative Kitchen Leader & Growth Path

Baxterstore; Cork; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 Days holiday plus bank holidays

Paid day off for your Birthday

3 paid volunteering days

3 days paid grandparent leave

26week’s enhanced maternity leave.

Paid Secondary carer leave.

Wedding/commitment day leave.

Free meals on shift.

Bespoke training and developmentOpport

Culinary opportunities for all exp. le

Discounts from Perkboxapp, high street

Access to employee assistance and MHFA

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

BaxterStorey in Cork is seeking an ambitious Sous Chef to join our kitchen team at SuperValu Pairc Chaoimh. You will manage daily kitchen operations, craft dishes to the head chef's standards and mentor junior staff.

We offer a dynamic, food-focused environment with exciting development opportunities, and a salary up to €40,000. Expect a collaborative team, powerful training, and a commitment to quality and growth.

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

• Responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of the kitchen.
• 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.
• Menu Development – collaborate with business culinary teamto develop and taste new recipes, working onsuggestions 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

Fast-paced work

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Job description

BaxterStorey in Cork is seeking an ambitious Sous Chef to join our kitchen team at SuperValu Pairc Chaoimh. You will manage daily kitchen operations, craft dishes to the head chef's standards and mentor junior staff.

We offer a dynamic, food-focused environment with exciting development opportunities, and a salary up to €40,000. Expect a collaborative team, powerful training, and a commitment to quality and growth.