Pastry Chef: Craft Desserts in a Busy Kitchen, Growth Perks

Ivy Restaurants Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Management Career Development Program

Extra holiday after years of service

50% staff discount for you and up to 3

Gift vouchers for anniversaries

Discounts on hundreds of retailers

Guaranteed 20 hours minimum

Job summary

The Ivy Collection in Harrogate is seeking a Pastry Chef to create and assemble a range of desserts and afternoon teas. You will balance creative pastry execution with a busy kitchen environment.

The ideal candidate has passion for pastry, strong culinary skills, and works well under pressure. The role offers competitive hourly pay, benefits, and opportunities for development within The Ivy Collection.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pastry Chef or similar in a professional kitchen.
• Passion for pastry and strong culinary skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Knowledge of pastry techniques and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality desserts according to recipes and standards.
• Set up and stock assigned section with supplies and ingredients.
• Collaborate with prep chefs to monitor inventory and par levels.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation, complying with food safety.
• Follow instructions from Senior Management to ensure consistency and quality.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork.

Skills

Pastry skills

Under pressure

Teamwork

Food safety

Job description

The Ivy Collection in Harrogate is seeking a Pastry Chef to create and assemble a range of desserts and afternoon teas. You will balance creative pastry execution with a busy kitchen environment.

The ideal candidate has passion for pastry, strong culinary skills, and works well under pressure. The role offers competitive hourly pay, benefits, and opportunities for development within The Ivy Collection.