Junior Sous Chef

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. Company Description Title: Junior Sous Chef Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Salary: £31,000 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. 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. Qualifications Proven experience working as a Junior 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. 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! 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. BaxterStorey Values

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. Inclusive Employer Statement 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’. Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team. #J-18808-Ljbffr BaxterStorey