Pastry Chef - Baker

Petersham Nurseries - Richmond; Richmond; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Petersham Nurseries Richmond is seeking a full-time Cake Baker to manage baking operations for the Tea House and support the Pastry section. The role emphasizes sustainability and creativity, requiring skills in pastry making, quality control, and effective management of kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in baking and pastry required.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain quality standards.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day operations for Tea House Cakes.
• Develop new seasonal cakes and update recipe books.
• Organize and operate the baking section efficiently.

Skills

Baking

Pastry skills

Quality control

Job description

Petersham Nurseries Richmond is looking to recruit a full-time Cake Baker.

As a vital part of the Kitchen team, you will run the day-to-day operations for the Tea House Cakes and assist with the Restaurant Pastry section and Afternoon Tea section. This role involves a combination of pastry and baking duties, supporting the Sous Chef with basic management tasks.

Our company's philosophy focuses on reducing our environmental footprint, protecting the environment, and giving back to our communities. This approach is central to our operations and demonstrates that a successful business can be environmentally responsible.

• Champion and celebrate seasonal produce.
• Incorporate sustainability issues into daily routines, such as using sustainable fish and meat, organic and small-supplier produce, and creating vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes.
• Work closely with our farm to utilize farm-to-plate and nose-to-tail philosophies.
• Eliminate single-use plastics in our kitchens.
• Minimize food waste through preservation, composting, repurposing, staff meals, and donations to charities.

Additional Duties:

• Develop new seasonal cakes for Petersham Nurseries Café, Afternoon Tea, and the Tea House menu, reflecting our brand and ethos.
• Follow recipes accurately, ensuring quality and presentation standards are met.
• Maintain consistency in production.
• Conduct regular quality checks and adjust as needed.
• Update recipe books with images and details.

Process & Policy:

• Organize and operate the baking section efficiently.
• Plan and manage workload daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Forecast and set production levels.
• Manage stock levels, orders, and assist with stock management.
• Work with the executive and head chefs to create section guidelines.
• Complete administrative tasks such as temperature logs, wastage sheets, and staff meals on time.
• Adhere to Food Safety standards and ensure high hygiene and sanitation levels.
• Implement audit recommendations.
• Organize storage areas, including fridges and freezers, with proper food rotation and labeling.
• Maintain waste routines to minimize food loss and ensure proper logging.

We look forward to hearing from you.