Sous Chef

BaxterStorey Nederland; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 holidays

Holiday allowance 8%

Meals on shift

Training & development

Pension

Commuting allowance

Job summary

BaxterStorey Nederland in Hoofddorp is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, craft dishes to spec, and mentor junior staff.

This full-time role offers a competitive gross salary of €2,600–€3,000 per month, plus holidays, holiday pay, meals on shift, training, pension, and travel contribution. Joining our team means collaborating closely with Head Chefs and delivering memorable culinary experiences for clients.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Commis Chef or Sous Chef or similar.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation.
• 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 BaxterStorey core values.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation - prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and standards while ensuring food safety.
• Station Management - oversee production and keep area stocked and clean.
• Quality Control - maintain high quality and presentation.
• Team Collaboration - communicate with team and coach junior chefs.
• Menu Development - collaborate with head chef to develop and taste new recipes.
• Cleaning and Maintenance - keep kitchen clean and equipment in good order.

Skills

Sous/Commis Chef experience

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Location: Hoofddorp

Title: Sous Chef

Location: Hoofddorp

Gross salary: EUR 2.600,00 - €3.000,00 gross per month based on fulltime

*Nederlandse versie schuingedrukt*

Benefits

• 25 holidays per calendar year. 25 vakantiedagen per kalenderjaar.
• 8% holiday allowance. 8% vakantiegeld.
• Meals on shift for a small tax withholding. Maaltijd tijdens shift met een kleine bijtelling.
• Bespoke training and development opportunities. Training en ontwikkelmogelijkheden.
• Pension. Pensioen.
• Commuting allowance of € 0,19 per km for distances over 10 km. Reiskostenvergoeding van € 0,23 per km bij afstand van meer dan 10 km

Calling all culinary connoisseurs that are OBSESSED about food, we need you! If you have an insatiable appetite for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create food that delights customers and clients, then look no further. At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish, your talents can shine and we wholeheartedly believe in nourishing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve, refine their craft and create a development partnership together to ensure professional growth opportunities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef to take a next step in their culinary career and to be a part of a business where who are OBSESSED about food and developing talent.

Ben jij een culinaire meester die OBSESSED is met eten? Dan zoeken wij jou! Als je een onstilbare passie hebt voor de culinaire kunsten en graag gerechten creëert die klanten en gasten verrassen, dan is dit de perfecte kans voor jou. Bij BaxterStorey bieden we een unieke culinaire omgeving waar je creativiteit kan bloeien, je talenten volledig tot hun recht komen, en waar we talent koesteren.

Deze rol is een fantastische kans voor een gepassioneerde chef om de volgende stap te zetten in zijn of haar culinaire carrière en deel uit te maken van een organisatie die OBSESSED is met eten en talentontwikkeling.

Job Description

• 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. Bereiden en koken van gerechten volgens de recepten en normen opgesteld door de Head Chef, met strikte naleving van voedselveiligheidsnormen.
• 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. Toezicht houden op de productie van alle gerechten op jouw station, zorgen voor voldoende voorraad en naleving van schoonmaakprocedures.
• Quality Control - maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste is considered at all times. Handhaven van hoge kwaliteitsnormen voor alle gerechten, waarbij smaak en presentatie prioriteit hebben.
• 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. Positief en effectief communiceren met teamleden en ondersteuning bieden aan collega's waar nodig. Coachen van junior chefs om hun ontwikkeling te bevorderen.
• Menu Development - collaborate with head chef to develop and taste new recipes, providing suggestions for improvement or innovation. Samenwerken met de Head Chef om nieuwe recepten te ontwikkelen en te proeven, en suggesties doen voor verbeteringen of innovaties.
• Cleaning and Maintenance - maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen including your designated area ensuring equipment is in good working order. Zorgen voor netheid en organisatie in de keuken, inclusief jouw toegewezen station, en ervoor zorgen dat apparatuur in goede staat verkeert.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Commis Chef/Sous Chef or similar role. Aantoonbare ervaring als Commis Chef/Souschef of een vergelijkbare functie.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines. Kennis van diverse kooktechnieken en keukens.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices. Sterk begrip van voedselveiligheid en hygiënepraktijken.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Vermogen om te werken in een snelle en drukke omgeving.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Uitstekende aandacht voor detail en organisatorische vaardigheden.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities. Sterke communicatievaardigheden en teamgeest.
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values. Werkt volgens de kernwaarden van BaxterStorey

Additional Information

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.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

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.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values

ALWAYS VISIONARY

Wholeheartedly Positive

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

Interested? Even if you don't meet all requirements, we like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

And to support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ED&I (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) ambition to 'set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality'.