Job Description
•Assist the Head Chef in managing all aspects of the retail kitchen, including food preparation, production, and presentation.
•Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop and update menus that align with customer preferences, seasonal availability, and company standards.
•Supervise and provide guidance to the kitchen staff, including line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, ensuring their adherence to recipes, portion control, and food safety guidelines.
•Train and mentor new kitchen team members, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
•Maintain inventory levels and conduct regular stock assessments to ensure the availability of necessary ingredients, supplies, and equipment.
•Monitor and control food costs, wastage, and kitchen expenses, implementing strategies for cost reduction without compromising quality.
•Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, as well as sanitation standards, throughout the kitchen area.
•Uphold exceptional food quality by conducting regular quality checks and participating in taste-testing sessions.
Collaborate with the front-of-house staff to provide exceptional customer service, address
•Actively participate in the development and implementation of new recipes, menu items, and promotions to enhance customer satisfaction and attract new business.
•Stay updated on industry trends, culinary techniques, and emerging ingredients to continually enhance the retail kitchen's offerings.
•Assist in administrative tasks, such as scheduling, budgeting, and reporting, as required.
Company Description Title: Chef
Location: Coventry
Salary: £13.00 per hr
Benefits:
- 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
- Plus your birthday off
- 3 volunteering days
- 3 days grandparent leave
- 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
- Secondary career leave
- Wedding/commitment day leave
- Free meals on shift
- Bespoke training and development opportunities
- Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
- Pension and life insurance
- Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
- Wellbeing hub
- Access to employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
Do you have a passion for maintaining a well organised, clean kitchen that runs like a well-oiled machine? Do you have stamina, good attention to detail and communication skills? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey, we believe that creating a lasting impression for our customers is not possible without the support of the entire team, that’s why we’re looking for a Chef who strives to exceed expectations at every turn. As a trailblazer in the hospitality industry, we are excited to open our doors to individuals who share our passion for exceptional experiences and creating unforgettable moments.
We believe that it is our people that set us apart, that’s why as a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.
If you are a Chef who is enthusiastic and thrives in a harmonious and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you!
Qualifications Qualifications must be applicable to the role advertised
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!
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.
Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.
BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce.
The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
And to support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ED&I (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.
