Location
City of London - Bank

Hours
Monday to Friday

Salary
£36,000 - £40,000

About the Role
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 the next step in their culinary career and to be part of a business that is obsessed about food and developing talent.

Key Responsibilities:
- 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 times.
- Station Management: Oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station and maintain your designated area with supplies, ensuring cleanliness in line with policies and procedures.
- Quality Control: Maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste are considered at all times.
- Team Collaboration: Communicate positively and effectively with all team members and assist/support colleagues where necessary. 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, apprenticeships for all experience levels, pension and life insurance, discounts via Perkbox app (high street shops, holidays, cinema), wellbeing hub, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme.

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

About you
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Works according to the BaxterStorey core values: Always Visionary, Wholeheartedly Positive, Creatively Collaborative, Forever Conscious.
Motivated and hungry to learn, even if you don’t meet all requirements.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications required, but a passion for food and a commitment to professional growth are essential.