BOH Team Member

Notting Hill Gate; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Free meals during shift

Birthday cake

Job summary

Paris Baguette in London is seeking Pastry Team Members to master the confectionery execution of all cakes, pastries and desserts, with a passion for decorating to bring a smile to our guests.

You will join a busy, collaborative team, maintain clean stations, learn new products and techniques, and ensure cake displays are presentable for internal and external guests.

This role supports a friendly workplace culture built on quality, accountability, and a shared love of baking.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and sanitation practices.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced bakery environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with cake decorating and pastry production preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scale, decorate and produce all desserts, pastries and cakes.
• Maintain clean and organized work stations and equipment.
• Learn new products and techniques and mentor new pastry team members.
• Ensure cake displays are presentable for guests.
• Receive, store and stock ingredients as needed.
• Assist with general production and adherence to recipes and procedures.

Skills

Food safety

Team player

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Decoration skills

Time management

Education

Food Handler’s Certificate

Confectionery/Foods major recommended

Job description

Reports to: Head of Pastry

At Paris Baguette, we serve up graciousness and are happy to put the needs of others first. We are attentive and accommodating to our guests and to each other. We mix in a little love, comfort and compassion into our work every step of the way. We work diligently with a dedication to quality at our core, taking ownership of our actions and decisions. We hold ourselves accountable to our word. We face challenges head on, and when the bar is set high, we have the conviction to clear it with confidence. We pour our heart into everything we do.

At Paris Baguette, we serve up graciousness and are happy to put the needs of others first. We are attentive and accommodating to our guests and to each other. We mix in a little love, comfort and compassion into our work every step of the way. We work diligently with a dedication to quality at our core, taking ownership of our actions and decisions. We hold ourselves accountable to our word. We face challenges head on, and when the bar is set high, we have the conviction to clear it with confidence. We pour our heart into everything we do.

It is why pastries to us are not just a product, they are our passion. And why our bakers, cakers, sandwich team members and baristas go further every day to perfect their craft, serving up freshly-baked breads, delicious coffee and cakes more than worthy of their pedestals.

If you are someone who has heart, wants to spread joy and is ready to rise to the occasion, we are looking for you to join our growing team!

WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY FOR

Our Pastry Team Members are true masters of their crafts. The quality and beauty of their creations are second to none. That level of quality and commitment to excellence is found in everyone who works with us. This candidate will be responsible for ensuring the confectionary execution of all cakes, pastries and desserts. Our ideal Pastrty Team Member will have a passion for decorating and producing cakes in order to bring a smile and satisfaction to our guests!

KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for scaling, decorating and producing of all Desserts, Pastries and Cakes
• General knowledge of production methods and organization of Confectionary production
• Learn new products and skills and has ability to demonstrate proper techniques to new pastry team members
• Sanitization procedures, maintaining overall cleanliness of work station
• Must be able to manage time and skills with strong organization
• Knowledge of all recipes and procedures of all production
• Ensure cake display is presentable for internal and external guests
• Make creams and sauces for cakes and pastries
• Receive, stock, and store food in designated containers and storage areas in an organized manner
• Inform supervisor when equipment is not working properly and manage when food supplies are getting low
• Perform other related duties as assigned

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE

• Knowledge on food producing process, sanitization, quality program
• Knowledge on food producing technique, food microbiology, and food sanitary safety practice/procedure
• Food safety, food labeling, nutrition related knowledge
• Confectionery/Foods major recommended
• Food Handler’s Certificate, preferred
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Multiple priority management abilities
• Feedback is a gift! We can only learn, grow and improve our service if we hear and understand what it is our guest are telling us.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to work with, and manage diverse teams by being highly empathetic, intuitive, self-motivated and driven.
• Teams Win! Has to be a team player who fosters a collaborative and engaged teamwork environment.
• Being a Brand Ambassador, with an excellent knowledge of and commitment to Paris Baguette’s Mission, Vision, Brand Values and Culture.

SWEET BENEFITS

• Flexible work schedule
• free meals during your shift
• Free Cake for your Birthday
• Holiday entitlement increase with longevity (Terms and Conditions apply)