Pastry Chef

We are looking to recruit an experienced Pastry Chef to join our wonderful Kitchen Brigade

Previous work experience as 'Pastry Chef' is essential and we will only be able to consider applicants who have previously worked in this exciting role.

You will report directly to our Executive Head Chef, forming an integral part of the kitchen management team, aiding with menu creation and preparation, ensuring consistent food quality and freshness and monitor and order stock.

Your main responsibilities will be, but are not limited to:

• Preparing baked goods, pastries, cakes, croissants etc.
• Preparing creams, custards, sauces, ice creams and sorbets etc.
• Preparing chocolates and other confectionery items
• Preparing biscuits and savoury pastries
• Decorating cakes and desserts
• Carrying out and coordinating pastry kitchen operations efficiently and without supervision
• Assisting Head and Sous Chef with menu creation
• High level of 'attention to detail'
• Provide guidance to junior kitchen staff members
• Ensure a first-in, first–out food rotation system and verifies all food products and properly dated and organized for quality assurance
• Keeps cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours
• Ability to work with a team but also independently
• Calm under pressure, positive and approachable manner
• Assist with the management of health and safety, food hygiene practices in the kitchen
• The adherence to all departmental Health & Safety and Fire procedures.

We aim to respond to all applications within 7 days of receipt - however if you have not heard from us please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £13.68 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food

Work Location: In person