Chef De Partie
Baxterstorey
Chef De Partie
£25000
Baxterstorey, Luton
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 29 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 2cc94fa39c37403dbb1734ef7d4579fb
Full Job Description
- To plan, prepare and cook menu items as directed by the Head Chef.
- To assist in the development and planning of menus, including future food trends, and to be passionate about developing new styles of service and concepts in the location.
- To assist with stock taking when required.
- To carry out the smooth and efficient running of your section as appropriate.
- To ensure that customers are given a prompt and efficient service and expectations are consistently exceeded.
- To be customer focused at all times, approachable and quick to exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs.
- To be a team player, assisting other team members when necessary.
- To treat members of the team at location as you would expect to be treated.
- To demonstrate and instruct Commis Chefs in food preparation and cooking skills as directed by the Sous / Head Chef
- To compile all food orders for sections under your supervision, ensuring food standards and cost are agreed with the Head Chef; to ensure stock, deliveries and wastage are all checked and recorded in line with company and food standards.
- To gain an understanding of food costing, sales mix and menu planning.
- To adhere to the company's Hygiene, Health and Safety policies.
- To rigorously follow the company cleaning schedules.
- To ensure that food storage areas are maintained in accordance with the company's Hygiene, Healthy and Safety policies and procedures.
- To take responsibility for contributing towards your own development with the guidance of the Sous / Head Chef and attend training courses as identified.
- To show commitment to company values in all aspects of your role.
- To act as a positive ambassador for the business.
- To attend to any reasonable request made by the client or BaxterStorey Management.
- To attend training sessions when required.
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
- 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
- Plus your birthday off
- 3 volunteering days
- 3 days grandparent leave
- 24 week's enhanced maternity leave
- Secondary career leave
- Wedding/commitment day leave
- Free meals on shift
- Bespoke training and development opportunities
- Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
- Pension and life insurance
- Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
- Wellbeing hub
- Access to employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
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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.
We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.
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'., We only select the best of everything - ingredients, equipment, and most importantly people. Nobody at BaxterStorey just 'falls' into hospitality. They're passionate about what they do. We revolt against the beige, bland and boring. We want people who want to challenge the norm and make a difference to want to work with us. That means we are on the top of our game.
We Empower Champions
The old age, 'a happy team is a productive team' has never rung truer. True happiness means career empowerment, flexibility and genuine prospects through structured, creative training, that's exactly what we offer. Making our teams happy is top of our agenda. We ask our teams to Fuel Their Individuality, when you are yourself, you will be at your best.
We Are Conscientious Protectors
Our belief in the power of food goes way beyond delighting diners. We never stop looking for ways to improve our communities and drive change for the good of the planet and we ask all our team members to support this ethos too. From helping disadvantaged young people into the industry to sourcing the finest ingredients with the lowest carbon footprint, we're always thinking up new ways - big, small but always bold - to make a difference beyond the plate and being a part of BaxterStorey means that you will support us in making a difference.
You Can Grow With Us
Not only will you have the opportunity to better yourself here, you'll be given every encouragement to do so. And because we're growing all the time, there is no limit to what you can achieve. We don't just attract the best people in the industry, we create them., Our values are what we stand up to. They are what make us BaxterStorey, they focus our behaviours on taking action. At BaxterStorey we are:
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.
Join our busy team at Luton University. A Monday to Friday 7am-3pm role but the odd weekends is required.
Are you a culinary connoisseur and gastronomic genius? Do you have an insatiable passion for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create masterful dishes that delight the senses? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents shine. We wholeheartedly believe that the best food comes from nurturing talent, and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve and refine their craft, that's why invest in you to develop your professional growth.
As a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.