Assistant Pastry Chef

3 weeks ago


Newtownards, United Kingdom McKee's Farmshop Full time

Established and respected in our field for 25 years, McKee’s Country Store and Restaurant, successfully operate a thriving Farm Shop which has become a popular destination and often described as a ‘food emporium’. Our passion and drive throughout is producing our farm produce offering family meals, boasting an extensive delicatessen and a 140-seater Restaurant. McKee’s Country Store and Restaurant is a family run business maintaining 80+ staff members. We Farm - Beef Cattle, Lamb, Poultry and Egg. Food traceability being key to winning our customer fan base.

We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic junior pastry chef to learn how to craft delicious desserts, traybakes & cakes for the pastry section of our business. You should be passionate about baking, ideally suited to someone who loves home baking. To be successful in this role you must be aware of standards of hygiene and cleanliness and have a passion for baking and learning.

Junior Pastry Chef Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Preparing ingredients and handling baking and other kitchen equipment.
- Creating pastries & baked goods
- Following detailed recipes & methods.
- Decorating pastries and desserts to ensure beautiful and tasteful presentation.
- Monitoring the stock of baking ingredients.
- Ordering new supplies, ingredients, and equipment for the pastry section, when needed, and within budget.
- Ensuring their section of the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations.

**Privileges**:

- 10% Discount provided to staff only
- Working Farm Environment
- Countryside Location
- Upbeat & Industrious Atmosphere
- Free car parking
- Flexible working

Own transport is required as there are no bus routes to our farm shop.

**Hours**:
Flexibility available, but usual hours of work:
Part time: 3 or 4 shifts a week, 6 hours per shift, Monday - Saturday.

Full time - Monday to Friday.

No Sunday working.

**Pay**:
Remuneration to be discussed.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person


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