Overview

Chef De Parties and General Assistants  – Coddington, NG24

Company Description

Chef De Parties and General Assistants 

Flexible shift patterns

Highly competitive hourly rates

Newark

We are looking for passionate and skilled hospitality professionals to join our teams in Newark, catering to a diverse and vibrant dining scene. Our aim is to attract talented  Chef De Parties and General Assistants who share our commitment to excellence in food quality, creativity, and teamwork.

BaxterStorey specialises in the highest quality food and service for everyone that we serve. We give our clients a tailor-made service, attention to detail, expertise and innovation, along with superb service from a team that cares about every customer and every plate. We aim to delight the customer and produce beautifully tasting, sustainable food. We invest heavily in training and development to give our people the confidence and industry knowledge to push the boundaries of hospitality excellence.

Team Obsessed’ is BaxterStorey’ UK Food & Beverage squad, a team of ‘foodie mavericks’ who are overseeing one of the biggest transformations within foodservice across the UK as “WE ARE GROUND BREAKERS, TASTE MAKERS & INDUSTRY SHAKERS”.

Through our ‘Obsessed’ foundations of Craft, Creativity, Community, Carbon and of course Cheer (food is fun, right?) we are creating a culture for all craft & creative professionals to flourish.

‘Obsessed’ positively disrupts through our non-negotiables, no boundaries and most definitely ‘NO BEIGE’ approach within our ‘rules of engagement’- our taste revolution brief… which gives creative freedom to every Chef within our business to shake things up!!



Job Description

Positions Available:

Chef De Partie:

  • Execute culinary tasks with precision and creativity, specializing in assigned sections.
  • Contribute to menu development, maintain cleanliness, and uphold food safety standards.

  • Previous experience as Chef De Partie, with proficiency in managing specific kitchen sections.

General Assistant

  • Provide friendly, efficient, and professional service to all guests, ensuring a positive experience.

  •  Accurately handle transactions, operate tills, and manage cash/card payments.

  •  Assist with basic food preparation and beverage service as required.

  •  Maintain cleanliness across service areas, including dining spaces, counters, and kitchen zones, following hygiene standards.

  •  Refill and maintain vending machines, ensuring they are clean, stocked, and functioning properly.



Qualifications

Requirements:

Chef De Partie:

  • Proven experience working in a professional kitchen, ideally as a CDP or in a similar role.

  • Strong background in preparing fresh, seasonal dishes to a high standard.

  • Experience with menu planning and contributing creative ideas.

  • Familiarity with food safety standards and completion of due diligence documentation.

  • Ability to manage a section independently and support junior team members

General Assistant:

  • Previous experience in a customer-facing role within hospitality, catering, or retail (preferred but not essential).

  • Familiarity with basic food preparation and handling.

  • Experience operating a till or handling payments.

  • Understanding of cleaning standards and hygiene practices.

  • Exposure to vending machine maintenance or stock replenishment (desirable).

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Work life balance – Mainly Monday to Friday daytime only – No evenings or weekends.
  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
  • Access to a dynamic and supportive work environment
  • Supportive and inclusive environment
  • Renowned training opportunities with our Chef Academy.



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’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.



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