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Head Chef
BaxterStorey —Prestwick
- £30,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Management
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
BaxterStorey UK —Prestwick
- £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Employee discount
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Head Chef

BaxterStorey -
Prestwick

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Job details

Permanent
£30,000 a year
7 hours ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Management
Customer service
Cooking
Catering
First Aid Certification
HACCP
Purchasing
Kitchen management
NVQ
Level 3 in Professional Cookery
Food Hygiene Certificate
Food safety
Leadership

Full job description

Company Description

BaxterStorey is an award-winning independent hospitality provider, delivering exceptional food, beverage, and workplace dining experiences across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.

Since 2004, we have been redefining workplace hospitality through fresh food, innovative menus, and outstanding customer service. We believe in creating unique experiences tailored to each client, while fostering a culture that empowers our people to develop, grow, and thrive. With a passion for quality, sustainability, and creativity, BaxterStorey is committed to making a positive difference for our clients, customers, colleagues, and communities. [baxterstorey.com], [baxterstorey.com], [linkedin.com]

Why Join BaxterStorey?

At BaxterStorey, we believe that a happy team delivers the best hospitality experience. That's why we invest in our people through bespoke training, career development opportunities, and a supportive working environment where individuality is celebrated. Whether you're looking to grow your culinary career or lead a successful kitchen operation, you'll be part of a team that is passionate about food, people, and excellence. [baxterstorey.com], [linkedin.com]

Job Description

Head Chef

Location: Manufacturing Site
Salary: £30,000 per annum

Are you a passionate and experienced Chef looking for a role that offers great work-life balance, career development, and the opportunity to lead a busy catering operation?

We are looking for a talented Head Chef to lead our on-site catering team at a thriving manufacturing location. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee a high-volume kitchen operation, delivering fresh, nutritious, and high-quality meals to a diverse workforce across multiple shifts.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading and inspiring the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food and service.
Planning and preparing varied, nutritious, and appealing menus.
Managing food purchasing, stock control, and kitchen budgets.
Ensuring full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.
Maintaining high levels of food quality, presentation, and customer satisfaction.
Supporting catering requirements for day, backshift, and nightshift operations.
Driving continuous improvement and innovation within the catering service.

What We're Looking For

Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume catering environment.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Excellent knowledge of food safety and HACCP procedures.
Experience managing budgets, stock, and food costs.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced operational environment.
A passion for delivering outstanding food and customer service.

What's in It for You?

✅ £30,000 per annum
✅ 28 days holiday
✅ Company pension scheme
✅ Bespoke training and development opportunities
✅ Access to the Perkbox benefits app, offering discounts on:

High street retailers
Holidays and travel
Cinema tickets
Restaurants and much more

✅ Monday to Friday operation providing excellent work-life balance, with support for both backshift and nightshift catering operations.

Join Our Team

If you're an ambitious culinary professional looking to take the next step in your career within a stable and rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us deliver exceptional food and service to our manufacturing workforce.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications & Certifications

To be successful in this role, the following qualifications and certifications are desirable:

NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery, City & Guilds, or equivalent culinary qualification.
Food Safety Level 3 Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
HACCP knowledge and experience in implementing food safety management systems.
Health & Safety qualification or awareness within a catering environment.
COSHH knowledge and experience.
First Aid qualification (desirable but not essential).
Experience in high-volume contract catering, workplace dining, manufacturing, or industrial catering environments.
Proven experience managing kitchen teams, budgets, stock control, and food purchasing.
Strong understanding of allergen management and nutritional requirements.
Advanced Food Hygiene qualification (desirable).

Personal Attributes

Passionate about fresh food and exceptional customer service.
Strong leadership and team development skills.
Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Innovative and creative approach to menu development.
Committed to maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and compliance.

Additional Information

At BaxterStorey, we look for more than just culinary expertise. We're passionate about finding individuals who bring creativity, personality, and passion to everything they do. The ideal candidate will thrive in a people-focused environment, embrace innovation, and take pride in delivering exceptional hospitality experiences. A commitment to sustainability, fresh food, and continuous improvement is highly valued, along with the ability to inspire teams and create memorable dining experiences that reflect the individuality of our clients and customers.

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