Lead Pastry Chef for Luxury Airline Catering

DO & CO AG; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Night shift

Refer a Friend scheme

Free meals on-site

In-house training opportunities

Career development opportunities (intl

International opportunities

Job summary

DO & CO is seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie to lead pastry production in a high-volume airline catering unit. You will follow DO & CO standards, guide a team, and ensure quality pastries while managing schedule and costs.

Along with exceptional knife skills and pastry expertise, you will craft creative items, maintain strict quality control, and adapt to a fast-paced environment seven days a week, including evenings and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience as Pastry Chef de Partie in a high-volume kitchen.
• Exceptional knife skills and pastry precision.
• Ability to design pastry items reflecting trends and dietary needs.
• Proficiency in tempering chocolate, custard, mousse, and doughs.
• Attention to ingredients measurement, decoration, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent, high-quality pastry production following DO & CO standards.
• Lead a team and produce pastries under Head Pastry Chef/ Pastry Sous Chef schedule.
• Motivate the team to handle stress and last-minute changes in production.
• Plan production to daily schedule while maintaining DO & CO quality and cost controls.
• Coordinate production, preparation, and presentation of meals per menu specs.
• Assist with inventory checks and final ordering with Purchasing.

Skills

Pastry chef de partie

Knife skills

Team leadership

Quality control

English communication

Job description

DO & CO is seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie to lead pastry production in a high-volume airline catering unit. You will follow DO & CO standards, guide a team, and ensure quality pastries while managing schedule and costs.

Along with exceptional knife skills and pastry expertise, you will craft creative items, maintain strict quality control, and adapt to a fast-paced environment seven days a week, including evenings and holidays.