Part Time Pastry Chef - Gravesend

The Millbrook Garden Company Ltd; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the Millbrook Kitchen team as a Pastry Chef, where you'll prepare high-quality pastries and cakes in a dynamic environment. This role requires creativity, attention to detail, and adherence to food safety standards. Enjoy sociable hours, career development opportunities, and a collaborative workplace culture.

Benefits

Sociable working hours

Opportunities for training and development

Competitive pay

Personal Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experienced in pastry or bakery preparation.
• Committed to food safety and cleanliness.
• Positive and collaborative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting pastries and baked goods.
• Adhering to food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Monitoring stock levels and assisting with controls.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organised

Team player

Job description

Join Our Kitchen Team as a Pastry Chef – Gravesend

Are you passionate about baking and creating delicious, high-quality pastries and cakes? We’re looking for a talented and motivated Pastry Chef to join our back-of-house team at the popular Mill Restaurant in Gravesend.

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your creativity and contribute to our reputation for excellence in fresh, handmade food.

Your Role Will Include:

• Preparing and presenting a variety of pastries and baked goods to a consistently high standard
• Following recipes accurately to ensure quality and consistency
• Supporting timely food production and service delivery
• Monitoring stock levels, reporting shortages, and assisting with stock control
• Helping to achieve sales, margin, and cost control targets
• Maintaining attractive displays to drive customer interest and sales
• Collaborating with the kitchen team to create a positive and efficient working environment

Compliance & Food Safety:

• Adhering to all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations, including HACCP procedures
• Maintaining accurate records in line with Environmental Health and Trading Standards requirements
• Participating in internal audits and ensuring full compliance with legislation and company policies
• Upholding company standards for uniform and personal presentation

Hours and Days:

23 hours a week

• Monday: 08:50 – 17:00 (30minute break)
• Friday: 08:50 – 17:00 (30minute break)
• Saturday: 08:50 – 17:00 (30minute break)

What We’re Looking For:

This is a hands-on role in a busy kitchen environment. We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in pastry or bakery preparation (professional or high-quality home baking)
• Detail-oriented with a passion for presentation and consistency
• Organised and efficient, able to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks
• A team player, with a positive and collaborative attitude
• Committed to food safety and high standards of cleanliness

What We Offer:

• Sociable working hours and a great work/life balance
• Opportunities for training, development, and progression
• Competitive pay
• Access to a Personal Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Uniform provided

Our Culture:

At Millbrook, we’re all about inspiring, educating, equipping, and empowering our team to grow smiles—both for our customers and each other. We value creativity, professionalism, and a proactive mindset.

You’ll thrive here if you are:

• Positive – bringing energy and enthusiasm to your work
• Professional – taking pride in quality and consistency
• Proactive – always looking to improve and innovate
• People-focused – working as part of a team to deliver an exceptional experience

To Apply for this role: please complete : Application Form NOTE: Please specify which hours you are applying for on your application.

• Closing Date: 5pm Wednesday 18 th Jun 2025
• Correspondence will be by telephone and email so please provide a contact number and email address on your application form.
• We request that you advise us if you need any support or adjustments in order to apply or attend an interview; we are happy to help.
• Telephone Interviews: ASAP upon receipt of application
• Individual interviews will take place on: 30 th / 1st + 2nd July
• Start date post induction. Please note to be successful you will need to be available for all parts of the process