Junior Sous Chef

Salary: £ 31,000

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Junior Sous Chef to join our team and assist in managing day-to-day kitchen operations at one of our stadiums during matchdays and everyday service at training ground.

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.

Proven experience working as a Junior Sous Chef or similar role.

Responsibilities

Quality Control – maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste is considered at all times.; Service Management - assist in coordinating and executing daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, production and service; Stock Control - monitor and maintain food inventory levels, ensuring freshness and minimising waste.; Team Collaboration – communicate positively and effectively with all other team members and assist/support all colleagues where necessary.; 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 ensuring equipment is in good working order.

Requirements

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