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Sous Chef
Sous Chef
Location Sports Direct Shirebrook, Mansfield, NG208RY
Salary £28,000 – £30,000 per year
About the Role
Calling all culinary connoisseurs who 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. At BaxterStorey, we provide an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish, your talents can shine, and we believe in nourishing talent to empower chefs to evolve and grow.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef to take a next step in their culinary career, joining a team that is just as passionate about food and talent development.
Benefits
To reward your dedication, BaxterStorey offers an array of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and career growth:
- Holiday: 28 days (including bank holidays)
- Birthday leave: Your birthday off
- Volunteering days: 3 annual days
- Grandparent leave: 3 days per year
- parental leave:
- 24 weeks of enhanced maternity leave
- Support for secondary carers and wedding/commitment days off
- Meal benefits: Free meals on shift
- Training & development: Bespoke opportunities and apprenticeships available for all experience levels
- Pension & insurance: Access to a pension scheme and life insurance
- Wellbeing: Discounts from Perkbox (shops, holidays, cinema), a wellbeing hub, employee assistance programme, and cycle-to-work scheme
Responsibilities
In this Sous Chef role, your responsibilities include but aren't limited to:
Food Preparation
- Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and standards set by the head chef
- Ensure adherence to food safety standards at all times
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Station Management
- Oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of your designated area—supplies, equipment, and workflows
- Follow kitchen policies and procedures
Quality Control
- Maintain high quality standards in both presentation and taste
- Regularly taste dishes and ensure consistency with customer expectations
Team Collaboration
- Communicate positively and effectively with all team members
- Assist/support colleagues (including coaching junior chefs)
- Foster a collaborative environment where everyone feels supported
Menu Development
- Collaborate with the head chef to develop and taste new recipes
- Offer suggestions for improvement or innovation
Cleaning & Maintenance
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and equipment in good working order, including your designated area
Qualifications & Requirements
Candidates should have:
- Proven experience as a Commis Chef or similar role
- Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines
- Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Proficient communication and teamwork abilities
- Alignment with BaxterStorey’s core values
Company Description
For almost 20 years, we've created beautiful spaces, exciting menus, and friendly teams to ensure customers receive the hospitality experience they deserve, whether in offices, stadiums, cathedrals, or universities.
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BaxterStorey was established to empower our employees with exceptional opportunities for growth. Our dedication to improving daily practices ensures you'll be in a dynamic environment where your development is front and centre.
Join us, and be part of a food revolution—create your hospitality legacy here.
BaxterStorey Values
BaxterStorey operates by the following guiding principles:
- ALWAYS Visionary: Strive for better—never settle, never compromise. Lead the way.
- Wholeheartedly Positive: Embrace positivity, radiate inspiration, and love what you do.
- Creatively Collaborative: Celebrate differences to push creativity and achieve greatness together.
- Forever Conscious: Commit to leading by example and supporting local communities sustainably.
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds—all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.
We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) across our workforce, aiming to have a culture that is truly representative of society and where everyone feels respected and valued.
Application Note
Even if you don’t meet all the requirements, we’d like to hear from you! If you're motivated and passionate about learning, we’ve designed Eric podían develop your skills and potential.
Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team! Employment Type: Permanent Hours Per Week: 40
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