Junior Pastry Sous Chef: Creative Desserts & Precision

Ottolenghi Bicester; Bicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals on shift

Staff discount

Health care plan

Job summary

Ottolenghi Bicester Village is seeking a pastry professional to produce a wide range of pastry, desserts, and baked goods to the highest standard. You will maintain consistency and quality in every product, in line with Ottolenghi recipes and brand identity.

You will manage the pastry section, ensure production is planned and delivered on time, assist with recipe development, and uphold food safety and hygiene regulations while collaborating with the kitchen team on menus and events.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of pastry or bakery experience in a quality kitchen.
• Strong technical skills in pastry and baking.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Produce a wide range of pastry, desserts, and baked goods to the highest standard.
• Maintain consistency and quality in every product, in line with Ottolenghi recipes and brand identity.
• Manage the pastry section efficiently, ensuring production is planned and delivered on time.
• Assist with recipe development and creative contributions to the pastry offering.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, allergen, and hygiene regulations.
• Support stock management, ordering, and waste reduction within the pastry section.
• Collaborate with the wider kitchen team on menus, events, and product launches.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.

Skills

Pastry & baking

Patisserie techniques

Food safety & allergens

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Ottolenghi Bicester Village is seeking a pastry professional to produce a wide range of pastry, desserts, and baked goods to the highest standard. You will maintain consistency and quality in every product, in line with Ottolenghi recipes and brand identity.

You will manage the pastry section, ensure production is planned and delivered on time, assist with recipe development, and uphold food safety and hygiene regulations while collaborating with the kitchen team on menus and events.