Sous Chef

Baxterstorey, Peterborough

Sous Chef

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Baxterstorey, Peterborough

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 days ago, 27 Oct | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 5428bbf27e034bb0baa58237db846e49

Full 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.
  • 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. Coaching of junior chefs to support development.
  • Menu Development - collaborate with head chef to develop and taste new recipes, providing suggestions 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., 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'd like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential. 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'.

  • Proven experience working 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
  • 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 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.

  • 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
  • Plus your birthday off
  • 3 volunteering days
  • 3 days grandparent leave.
  • 24 week's enhanced maternity leave.
  • Secondary carer 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 from HAPI app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema.
  • Wellbeing hub.
  • Access to employee assistance programme.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • 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.