Pastry Chef

Daniel Thwaites PLC; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in Peacehaven is looking for an experienced Pastry Chef to join their team. You will create delicious pastry items and desserts while managing kitchen tasks with fresh ingredients. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a pastry role and be passionate about quality baking. This role offers a supportive environment, opportunities for career growth, and attractive perks including tips, free meals, and discounted accommodations.

Benefits

Tips paid monthly

Access up to 40% of wages as earned

28 days annual leave

Free gym access

Discounted Spa treatments

Free meal whilst on duty

Discounted accommodation, food and drink

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Apprenticeships available

Free car parking

Pension & Life assurance

Training and support for development

Long service awards including free meals

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a bakery or pastry environment.
• Proven ability to produce high quality food from scratch.
• Experience creating new seasonal recipes and dishes.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality food including seasonal desserts and afternoon tea.
• Manage a section of the kitchen while ensuring hygiene and safety.
• Support team members and maintain work areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creative flair

Teamwork

Quality food production

Job description

As Pastry Chef, you will be a vital part of our high performing brigade and will be producing delicious pastry items and desserts plus other food in a well-equipped kitchen, developing your skills under the guidance of our talented Executive Chef and Head Chef. You’ll become a member of our family who helps us create amazing experiences for our guests through delivering warm hospitality in every interaction.

Your day to day

• Use your eye for quality and creative flair to produce high quality food from scratch
• As Pastry Chef, you will create seasonal desserts and afternoon tea items with the support of the Executive Chef/Head Chef
• Manage a section within the kitchen, cooking with fresh ingredients
• Ensure the highest levels of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times
• Maintain areas of work and machinery
• Control the order and storage of food supplies
• Support other team members across the kitchen
• Team work

Who are we looking for?

This role is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about pastry and desserts, a team player, committed and has a natural drive for excellence. If you are seeking to advance your career, we can support you to grow and improve your skills in a foward thinking team.

Ideally, you will have a minimum of 2 years previous experience in a similar role in a bakery or pastry environment with the proven ability to produce high quality food, ideally using fresh produce and create new recipes and dishes on a seasonal basis.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• Tips paid monthly
• Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Free use of our brilliant gym on site and discounted Spa treatments
• Free meal whilst on duty
• Discounted accommodation, food and drink in our beautiful properties across the country
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Free car parking
• Pension & Life assurance
• A fun environment where you will receive training and support to develop & progress
• Long service awards including free meals and free stays with your friends and family