Pastry Assistant

Dover Street Market (International) Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount at DSM

Seasonal sales access

50% on site food & drink

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday

Job summary

Rose Bakery at Dover Street Market in London is seeking an experienced Pastry Assistant to join our small kitchen team. You will work closely with the Pastry Chef to craft pastries, desserts and baked goods to the highest standard.

Kitchen experience is essential, and a flexible, self-motivated attitude is prized. You will manage your section, maintain cleanliness, and support stock control while upholding top food safety and hygiene.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 year pastry experience required.
• Food Hygiene & Safety Level 2 is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible attitude and ability to manage a varied workload.
• Ability to work independently and to be self motivated.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, bake, and present a variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods to the highest standards
• Work closely with the Pastry Chef to develop and refine recipes, ensuring consistency and creativity in our pastry offerings
• Manage your section efficiently, maintaining a well-organised and clean workspace
• Ensure all pastries and desserts meet our quality and presentation standards before leaving the kitchen
• Assist in stock control, ordering, and minimising food waste
• Maintain excellent food safety and hygiene practices at all times

Skills

Pastry experience

Food safety (Level 2)

Communication skills

Workload management

Self-motivation

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Pastry Assistant to join our small team at Rose Bakery, working closely with the kitchen team. Kitchen experience is essential. Energy, adaptability along with a great attitude are also key for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, bake, and present a variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods to the highest standards
• Work closely with the Pastry Chef to develop and refine recipes, ensuring consistency and creativity in our pastry offerings
• Manage your section efficiently, maintaining a well-organised and clean workspace
• Ensure all pastries and desserts meet our quality and presentation standards before leaving the kitchen
• Assist in stock control, ordering, and minimising food waste
• Maintain excellent food safety and hygiene practices at all times

Skills Required

• Minimum 2 year pastry experience required
• Food Hygiene & Safety Level 2 is desirable but not essential
• Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills
• Flexible attitude and ability to manage a varied workload
• Ability to work independently and to be self motivated

What You Can Expect

• Staff discount at Dover Street Market up to 60% off
• Access to seasonal sales at Dover Street Market up to 90% off
• 50% discount off all on site food & drink at Rose Bakery
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays

Equal Opportunity

We celebrate the diversity of our workforce, which makes us unique, creative, and connected. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure fair treatment for all candidates and employees. We welcome people from all walks of life and strive to make everyone feel they belong. We regularly review our recruitment and onboarding processes to be as inclusive as possible. We respect everyone's stories and celebrate our differences