Bakery Chef

Van Voorden Foundry; Warrington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Bents is looking for a Bakery Commis Chef to join our Chef Brigade, producing a range of baked goods for our 1000-seater dining facilities. The role offers a permanent full-time contract with competitive pay and the opportunity to work with fresh ingredients in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Easter Sunday, Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year off

Annualised hours averaging 40 hours per week

Benefits for working alternate weekends

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Baker or Bakery Chef is essential.
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant is desirable.
• Passion for fresh food and stamina needed.

Responsibilities

• Production of freshly made home bakes for dining areas.
• Work with patisserie team for variety in role.

Skills

Ability to work at pace

Team player

Education

Experience in a similar food environment

Job description

We are recruiting for a Bakery Commis Chef to join our Chef Brigade at Bents!

- Offering up to £12.30 an hour.

- Easter Sunday, Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year off?

- Permanent full-time contract, offering annualised hours as an average of 40 hours per week.

- Working alternate weekends*, no split shifts!

These are just some of the amazing benefits we offer our Bakery Commis Chef here at Bents plus more!

What’s the Bakery Commis Chef role?

As our Bakery Commis Chef within our Chef Brigade, you'll have a vital role in the production of our freshly made home bakes to serve across our 1000-seater dining areas. Working with fresh ingredients every day, making fantastic products ranging from our best-selling scones to our delicious hot fudge chocolate gateaux!

The role will also work with our patisserie team, so the candidate will be multi-skilled to work across both functions. This role would be ideal for a hardworking, disciplined team player with stamina who possesses a passion for fresh food and is eager to be part of a developing team.

- Previous experience in a similar food environment as a Baker or Bakery Chef is essential.

- Experience of working in a high-volume restaurant is desirable.

- Shows the ability to work at pace and under pressure.

Other benefits of the Bakery Commis Chef role:

The role offers full-time hours of 40 average weekly hours, annualised over a 12-month period, stepping up your hours at peak (October to December) and working less in non-peak (January - March). You'll have one set day off each week and work alternate weekends*.

*Please note, during the induction and training period of 6 months, the successful candidate will need to work every weekend with 2 weekday shifts off.

Who are Bents?

We are a family-run business with a reputation for quality, experience, and innovation; selling everything for your garden & home while having dining facilities catering for over 1000 seats.

Founded in 1937, our business follows its passions, takes chances, and strives to innovate. Passion, experience, and an understanding of quality and exclusive living have earned our family-run business a reputation for excellence. From the day you join, you'll feel valued and part of the family.

Keywords: Pastry, Chef, Commis Chef, Demi Chef, Baker, Kitchen, Restaurant