Sous Chef

BaxterStorey UK Cambridge, England Jun 25, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Level Junior

Sous Chef focuses on quality control – maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste is considered at all times.

What the role involves

  • Quality Control – maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste is considered at all times.
  • Service Management - assist in coordinating and executing daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, production and service.
  • Maintain food inventory levels, ensuring freshness and minimising waste.

Skills and requirements

  • Proven experience working as a Junior Sous Chef or 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.

Confirmed role details

  • Collaborate with head chef to develop and taste new recipes, providing suggestions for improvement or innovation.
  • Cleaning and Maintenance – maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen ensuring equipment is in good working order.

Candidate fit

  • pace, food quality, hygiene standards, and reliable teamwork

Additional role context

  • Communicate positively and effectively with all other team members.
  • Assist/support all colleagues where necessary.
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