Pastry Chef

TN United Kingdom; Bicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic kitchen team as a Pastry Chef de Partie at a state-of-the-art facility in Bicester. This role emphasizes a passion for exceptional food and creativity, where you will work with seasonal ingredients and contribute to high-quality dishes. You will collaborate with experienced chefs, manage stock, and maintain a clean and organized workspace. With opportunities to work at various events, this position promises a vibrant and fulfilling culinary experience. If you thrive in a busy kitchen and are eager to learn, this could be your perfect opportunity!

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

24/7 telephone health & well-being support

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as a pastry chef in a fresh food background.
• Experience working with pastry in a restaurant setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, produce, and pack food on time with high standards.
• Work with the Head Pastry Chef following recipe specifications.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Pastry Expertise

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Team Collaboration

Education

Pastry Qualification

Tools

Ice Cream Pasteurizer

Job description

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We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Pastry Chef de Partie to become part of our Kitchen team at our state-of-the-art headquarters at Bicester, Oxfordshire.

Our ambition of keeping great food and attentive service at the heart of all we do is something we have always kept as a core value of Absolute Taste, and this will never change. Working with the best seasonal ingredients to deliver the highest quality is central to everything we do.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Working with the Head Pastry Chef and kitchen team following recipe specifications.
2. Labeling and rotating stock clearly, including allergen information.
3. Ensuring that the food is of the highest possible standard.
4. Working in an organized manner and maintaining cleanliness; all areas should be clean and hygienic at all times.
5. Preparing, producing, and packing food on time.
6. Learning to use and care for kitchen equipment such as the ice cream pasteurizer and machine.
7. Assisting with stock management, including cleaning fridges, rotating stock, and stock counting.
8. Wearing the correct PPE for the working environment.
9. Having a flexible attitude towards work, including covering production, weddings, and outside catering events, with varied hours.
10. Being prepared to work away at events occasionally, offering opportunities to experience new locations. We cater for several international events.
11. Showing interest in food and learning, contributing ideas to menus enthusiastically.
12. Aligning with our mission to ‘be the best at what we do,’ which we expect from all employees.
13. Participating in the team professionally, proactively, and motivationally.
14. Loving what we do and contributing fresh ideas to maintain creativity and leadership in our field.

You must be:

• Passionate about great food with exceptional attention to detail.
• Able to work under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.
• Experienced in working with pastry in a restaurant or hold a pastry qualification.
• Having at least one year of experience as a pastry chef in a fresh food background.

Working Hours:

07:30 to 17:00, with some weekends and evenings during the event season.

Benefits:

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Contributory Pension Scheme*.
• 24/7 telephone health & well-being support and counseling service*.

*Terms and conditions apply to all of the above. The above list is not exhaustive of all duties and responsibilities.