Location
City of London - Bank

Hours
Monday to Friday

Salary
£36,000 - £40,000 per annum

About the Role
Calling all culinary connoisseurs who are obsessed with food – we need you! If you have an insatiable appetite for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create dishes that delight 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 to ensure professional growth opportunities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef to take the next step in their culinary career and be part of a business that is truly obsessed with food and developing talent.

Key Responsibilities:
- Food Preparation: Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and standards set by the head chef, ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times.
- Station Management: Oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station, maintain supplies, and ensure cleanliness in line with policies and procedures.
- Quality Control: Maintain high-quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste are consistently excellent.
- Team Collaboration: Communicate positively and effectively with all team members, assist and support colleagues where necessary, and coach junior chefs to support their development.
- Menu Development: Collaborate with the 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.

Benefits
28 days holiday including bank holidays plus your birthday off
3 volunteering days
3 days grandparent leave
24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
Secondary carer leave
Wedding/commitment day leave
Free meals on shift
Bespoke training and development opportunities
Apprenticeship opportunities for all experience levels
Pension and life insurance
Discounts available from Perkbox app, from high street shops to holidays and cinema
Wellbeing hub
Access to employee assistance programme
Cycle to work scheme

Experience
Proven experience working as a Commis Chef or in a similar culinary 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.

About you
Passionate and motivated about food and culinary arts.
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Works according to BaxterStorey core values: visionary, positive, collaborative, and conscious.
Motivated and hungry to learn, even if not meeting all requirements.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications required, but relevant culinary experience is essential.
Commitment to continuous professional development and growth within the culinary field.