Senior Culinary Specialist

Company Description

Chef De Partie

Prestigious Movie Studios in Shepperton Brand new facility

Up to £30,000

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 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

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Chef De Partie to join our team at BaxterStorey. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking dishes to the highest standards, while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Food Preparation: Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and standards set by the head/sous 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 is considered at all times.
• Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively with all other team members and assist/support all colleagues where necessary.
• Menu Development: Collaborate with head chef to develop and taste new recipes, providing suggestions for improvement or innovation.
• Cleaning and Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, including your designated area, ensuring equipment is in good working order.

Requirements:

• Proven experience working 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.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values.

About Us:

BaxterStorey is a leading hospitality company that has been creating beautiful spaces, exciting menus, and friendly teams for almost 20 years. We strive to supercharge our team's careers and believe in investing in our people to develop their professional growth.

Our Values:

• ALWAYS VISIONARY: We strive for better, 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 work together to be better.
• FOREVER CONSCIOUS: We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each team member to feel respected and able to give their best.

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.