Creative Pastry Chef — Lead Bakery Production

Direct Meats (Knights Farm) Ltd t/a Blackwell & Co; Coggeshall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A quality-focused wholesale butcher and bakery in the UK is seeking a Professional Pastry Maker / Baker. The role involves creating high-quality savoury and sweet pastries, managing baking schedules, and maintaining food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in pastry techniques and a passion for great food. This position offers competitive pay, a casual dress code, and benefits including a company pension and holiday days.

Benefits

Casual dress code

Full PPE provided

Company pension

Employee discount

On-site parking

20 days holiday per year plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a pastry chef or baker.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, doughs, lamination, and desserts.
• Able to work early mornings and in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce pastry and key bakery items to a consistently high standard.
• Manage daily preparation and baking schedules.
• Collaborate with the wider bakery team and other teams.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Food safety standards

Creativity

Attention to detail

Job description

A quality-focused wholesale butcher and bakery in the UK is seeking a Professional Pastry Maker / Baker. The role involves creating high-quality savoury and sweet pastries, managing baking schedules, and maintaining food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in pastry techniques and a passion for great food. This position offers competitive pay, a casual dress code, and benefits including a company pension and holiday days.