Commis Pastry Chef

Sodexo; Three Rivers; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and supportive team as a Commis Pastry Chef, where your creativity and attention to detail will shine. This role offers the opportunity to work with high-quality ingredients, crafting delicious pastries and desserts in a professional kitchen. You'll play a vital role in shaping the culinary experience for young people while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits. With full training provided and opportunities for career progression, this is more than just a job—it's a chance to make a meaningful impact. If you're passionate about cooking and ready to be part of something greater, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Protective Uniform Provided

Mental Health Support

Financial Benefits

Career Progression Opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the service industry.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and finish pastry products with precision.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Food Hygiene

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Specialist Pastry Qualification

Tools

Pastry Tools

Job description

Commis Pastry Chef - Be Part of Something Greater!

Location: Wellington College, Dukes Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7PU

Salary: £13-£14 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week

Working Pattern: 5 days over 7

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Are you ready to step into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? We're looking for a passionate, motivated, and skilled Commis Chef Pastry to join our pioneering team atWellington College,RG45 7PU . In this role, you'll be more than just a chef - you'll play an essential part in shaping a positive future for young people. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a professional kitchen with high-quality ingredients, creating a variety of delicious pastries, desserts, and baked goods. There's good access to the Crowthorne train station nearby, on site car parking available.

What You'll Do:

• Deals with the preparation of products from the base (doughs, cooking,..) to final finishing, portioning with care and precision

• Uses specific pastry techniques to take care of the details of each product according to company standards of image and presentation, guaranteeing quality and excellence

• Uses pastry tools and equipment for each process and works safely with them taking care of maintenance and cleaning.

• Assist with set up, presentation and replenishment as required for core feeding and for hospitality functions

• Organises workstation in respect of shared spaces

• Motivated and creative contributing ideas for future menus

• Assist Head Pastry Chef with stock take and ordering as required

• The safe preparation of food with all due care and attention, with a key focus on allergens and other specific dietary requests

• Comply with all company procedures including the completion of all due diligence paper-work relating to Food Safety and Health and Safety regulations

• Assist with the implementation of cleaning schedules to agreed standards

• Communicate well and promote a friendly working relationship with colleagues

• Promote a good company image to customers and guests by using positive customer service practices

• To undertake occasional duties outside the normal routine but within the scope of the position and the department's activities

• To assist, as required, at special functions, some of which may occur outside normal working hours, for which you will be paid overtime

• To attend courses, as required

What You Bring:

Essential

• Demonstrate experience of working in a similar role within the service industry at a comparable level in a company
• Able to demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to standards
• A good communicator with strong command of the English language
• Ability to work well under pressure during peak times
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Desirable

• Specialist pastry qualification is advantageous

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Full training and a protective uniform provided

• Access to mental health, financial, and wellbeing support

• Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits

• Apprenticeship opportunities and career progression

• Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities

At Sodexo, we believe in giving everyone a place to belong. This is more than just a job - it's a chance to be part of something bigger. If you're ready to make a difference and cook with purpose, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and help us build a brighter future!

Safeguarding & Inclusion

Sodexo and our clients are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles require applicants to undergo background checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) screening.

We are also a Disability Confident Leader employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.