Pastry Chef De Partie

First Contact Chefs; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel seeks a talented Pastry Chef de Partie to produce exquisite desserts and puddings. This role offers substantial career growth, excellent training, and benefits including live-in accommodation. Ideal candidates will possess recognized qualifications and experience with fresh produce, along with strong teamwork and leadership skills.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation

Use of leisure facilities

Free meal during shifts

Uniform provided

Generous discounts for family and friends

Annual loyalty stays

Increased holiday entitlement after 2 years

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with fresh produce is required.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience in relevant disciplines is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead in producing delicate desserts and sweet creations.
• Create desserts for conferences, events, and restaurant service.
• Provide opportunities for career development in pastry.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Time Management

Planning

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent

NVQ Level 3

Hygiene Certificate

Job description

This award-winning hotel is seeking an experienced and talented Pastry Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team.

Location & Culture

Magnificent location with beautiful views, offering live-in accommodation, a fantastic culture, and a strong commitment to staff welfare and wellbeing.

Role & Responsibilities

The busy kitchen team is looking for a Pastry Chef de Partie to lead in producing a range of delicate desserts, puddings, and sweet creations for various hotel needs. Responsibilities include creating desserts for large-scale conferences, events, the restaurant, afternoon teas, and more, providing a great opportunity to develop your pastry career.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent
• Strong leadership, motivation, and teamwork skills
• Planning and time management abilities
• Flexible attitude
• Experience in relevant disciplines
• NVQ Level 3 (advantageous)
• Hygiene certificate
• Experience with fresh produce
• Must be working or residing in the UK with valid right to work

Benefits

• Live-in accommodation
• Use of leisure facilities
• One free meal during shifts
• Uniform provided
• Generous discounts for family and friends
• Annual loyalty stays
• Holiday entitlement increases after 2 years
• Excellent training and development opportunities

Application Process

Interested candidates should send their most recent CV to #. For more opportunities, visit (firstcontactchefs)(../). This is a permanent position. Applicants must have a stable CV, excellent references, and be experienced with fresh produce.

Legal & Eligibility

Applicants must demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK, including valid visas or residency status. All applicants will be assessed against the criteria, and only suitable candidates will be contacted within 72 hours.

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