Executive Pastry Chef

1 month ago


Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Pastry Chef to join our team at Sodexo. As a Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of food and beverage operations, including managing the kitchen team, developing menus, and ensuring high-quality food and service standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the replenishment of food and the dismantling of work areas at the end of service.
  • Develop, mentor, conduct training, and inspire the kitchen team.
  • Control the complete catering operation, including labour, food, and stock expenses.
  • Manage and optimise all costs that are under your control.
  • Ensure uniformity in the food and service standards provided to fellow staff members, visitors, and students.
  • Manage the creation and development of menus.
  • Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are being followed.
Requirements
  • Must have expertise on cooking on a large scale, anywhere between students.
  • Have experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting.
  • Have previous staff supervision experience or line management experience.
  • Have experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
  • Be aware of the importance of adhering to health and safety procedures.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy Kitchen environment.
  • Be professional, leading by example and having a positive outlook is key.
  • Hold basic food handling skills certification: NVQ Level 2, Level 2 Food Safety Certificate, and a minimum of 1 year of experience in hands-on cooking, training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety.
What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation.
  • Full training and full protective uniform supplied.
  • Access to public transport, free parking onsite, and meals on duty.
  • Term Time Only.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We are a Disability Confident Leader employer and run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.


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