Pastry Sous Chef

4 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Pastry Sous Chef Job Description

Location: Not Specified

Salary: Dependent on Experience

Contract: Full Time - Permanent

We are seeking a skilled Pastry Sous Chef to oversee the effective management of our kitchen. The ideal candidate will have experience in the pastry section and be able to deputise for the Head Chef during absences.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Manage the kitchen operations, particularly in the Pastry Section, and ensure high standards of food hygiene and safety.
  2. Prepare, cook, and present dishes across various sections as per standards.
  3. Understand and follow HACCP rules, conduct daily checks, and ensure HACCP sheets are filled out and filed appropriately.
  4. Check daily bookings and special events, order food products, and inspect deliveries for quality.
  5. Manage weekly bread orders, monitor portions, and control waste to maintain profit margins.
  6. Assist the Head Chef with paperwork, including allergen reports and cost analysis, and manage stock control, spoilage, and wastage.
  7. Liaise with Front of House staff about daily specials and report guest complaints.
  8. Support the Head Chef in menu creation, contributing creative ideas while considering cost efficiency.
  9. Communicate professionally with other departments and ensure cleanliness and organisation in the food preparation area.
  10. Train new kitchen employees on standards and regulations and lead the kitchen staff to ensure sanitation and standards are maintained.
  11. Check and report maintenance issues and faulty equipment.
  12. Inspire and motivate the kitchen team and liaise with other management personnel.
  13. Nurture all kitchen staff with a patient management technique and identify training needs of staff.
  14. Deal with day-to-day staff issues.
Benefits
  1. Accommodation if required
  2. Full training and opportunity to develop within the business
  3. Free meals on duty
  4. 20% off all products
  5. Discounted Cookery School Courses

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