Senior Pastry Chef - Moreton-in-Marsh

The Bamford Collection; Moreton-in-Marsh, Bristol; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in lifestyle brands is seeking a Senior Pastry Chef for their Patisserie team in Moreton-in-Marsh. The role involves producing high-quality organic pastries, leading the team, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Product, treatment, and dining discounts

One paid volunteering day per year

Subsidised private medical insurance via Bupa

Up to 9% of salary contributed to pension

Life assurance covering up to one year's salary

24/7 mental health support

Responsibilities

• Produce award-winning organic cakes and pastries.
• Implement food safety processes.
• Manage stock levels and assist in audits.

Job description

Senior Pastry Chef - Moreton-in-Marsh

THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Pastry Chef will work in the Patisserie production team. While not strictly a management role, they will be the most senior Pastry Chef in the team.

SALARY: 14.50 - 14.95 per hour

Generally Monday-Friday shifts (9 hours between 5:00 and 17:00). Weekend work may be required during peak periods, usually around Christmas, shared rotationally among the team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Food

• Contribute to producing award-winning, market-leading organic cakes, biscuits, puddings, and other Patisserie items.
• Ensure high-quality products through continuous improvement.
• Be directly involved in all Patisserie product production, leading by example.
• Implement processes for food safety and traceability, in line with the Daylesford Quality Management System.

Operations

• Prepare, weigh, and measure ingredients for production.
• Ensure accurate mixing, baking, and finishing of all products.
• Lead by example within the team.
• Participate fully in all Patisserie operations, from ingredient intake to dispatch.
• Maintain high standards and minimize wastage during baking duties.
• Ensure a safe workplace, complying with H&S regulations.

Numbers

• Share responsibility for P&L, driving sales and reducing waste.
• Contribute to order fulfillment rate of over 98%.
• Manage stock levels and initiate replenishment when needed.
• Assist in audits and ensure legal compliance.

People

• Complete mandatory training on time.
• Support onboarding and training of new hires.
• Propose efficiency improvements in equipment, processes, or staffing.
• Communicate effectively about recipes, procedures, and operational needs.
• Align with the company's social and environmental sustainability goals.

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Product, treatment, and dining discounts from day one.
• One paid volunteering day per year.
• Subsidised private medical insurance via Bupa.
• Up to 9% of salary contributed to pension, with up to 4.5% from the company.
• Life assurance covering up to one year's salary.
• 24/7 mental health support through Employee Assistance Programme.