Pastry Chef - Craft Desserts in a Fast-Paced Kitchen

Chef & Cook; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Extra holiday allowance

Career development program

Dine-in for staff (up to 3 guests)

Retail discounts

Minimum 20 hours contract

Job summary

The Ivy Collection is seeking a Pastry Chef to join our culinary team in a busy kitchen, crafting a range of desserts and afternoon teas to exacting standards. You will work closely with prep chefs to manage inventory, maintain cleanliness and food safety, and ensure consistent, high-quality dishes while thriving in a fast-paced environment.

We offer competitive hourly pay with tronc, a guaranteed minimum 20 hours, staff discounts, and development opportunities to advance your career within The

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef or similar role in a professional kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for pastry.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food safety practices, and pastry techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality desserts according to recipes and standards.
• Set up and stock their assigned section with necessary supplies and ingredients.
• Collaborate closely with prep chefs to monitor inventory and ensure correct daily par levels.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas, adhering to food safety.
• Follow instructions from the Senior Management to ensure consistency and quality in every dish.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Skills

Pastry experience

Culinary skills

Working under pressure

Knowledge of kitchen safety

Education

Experience in professional kitchen

Job description

The Ivy Collection is seeking a Pastry Chef to join our culinary team in a busy kitchen, crafting a range of desserts and afternoon teas to exacting standards. You will work closely with prep chefs to manage inventory, maintain cleanliness and food safety, and ensure consistent, high-quality dishes while thriving in a fast-paced environment.

We offer competitive hourly pay with tronc, a guaranteed minimum 20 hours, staff discounts, and development opportunities to advance your career within The