Location
Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Hounslow

Hours
38 hours per week, Monday to Thursday. Shifts start from 4am until 2pm. Overtime available. Flexible shift pattern covering lounge operating hours from 04:00 to 22:00, with 8.5 hour shifts including early, middle and late shifts.

Salary
£15.23 per hour

About the Role
Are you a culinary connoisseur with a passion for creating masterful dishes that delight the senses? At BaxterStorey, we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents shine. We believe the best food comes from nurturing talent and empowering chefs to continuously evolve and refine their craft. You will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity, with bespoke training and development opportunities including apprenticeships for all experience levels. We guarantee a good work-life balance because we believe people excel when they can take care of themselves.

As a Chef de Partie, you will prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and standards set by the head or sous chef, ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times. You will manage your station, oversee the production of all dishes assigned to you, maintain cleanliness and organisation, and ensure equipment is in good working order. You will collaborate with the head chef on menu development, providing suggestions for new recipes and improvements. Effective communication and teamwork are essential as you support colleagues and contribute to a high-quality food service experience.

Benefits include free meals on shift, pension and life insurance, discounts via the Perkbox app, access to a wellbeing hub and employee assistance programme, and a cycle to work scheme.

Experience
Minimum one year proven experience working as a Commis Chef or in a similar role. Experience in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment is essential.

About you
Passionate about the culinary arts with a strong desire to develop your skills and make a name for yourself in the food service industry. Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Motivated, enthusiastic, and aligned with BaxterStorey’s core values of being visionary, positive, collaborative, and conscious.

Qualifications
Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines. Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices; Level 2 Food Safety qualification is desirable but not essential. Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.