Pastry Chef

Daniel Thwaites; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Whiteley is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to join their team. In this role, you'll create seasonal desserts and manage kitchen operations while upholding high standards of hygiene. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of relevant experience and a passion for quality pastry creation. The company offers competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Tips paid monthly

Free meals while on duty

Discounted accommodation

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Ability to produce high quality food using fresh produce.
• Skill in creating new recipes and dishes seasonally.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality food from scratch.
• Create seasonal desserts and afternoon tea items.
• Manage a section in the kitchen and ensure hygiene.

Skills

Creativity

Teamwork

Attention to detail

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

Responsibilities

• 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

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 forward thinking team.

Qualifications

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.

Benefits

• 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