Pastry Chef de Partie

First Contact Chefs; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in Cambridgeshire is looking for an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team. This role entails producing exquisite desserts and catering for various events. Candidates should have NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent, strong leadership skills, and experience in relevant disciplines. The position offers live-in accommodation and excellent benefits, including training and a generous discount program.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation

Use of leisure facilities

One free meal whilst on duty

Uniform provided

Generous discount for family/friends

Annual overnight loyalty stays

Holiday entitlement increases after 2 years

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a stable CV with excellent references.
• Experience with fresh produce is required.
• Possess hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing a range of delicate desserts and pastries.
• Cater for large-scale conferences and events.
• Create inspired mini-desserts for the restaurant.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Planning

Time Management

Flexibility

Experience in relevant disciplines

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 (advantageous)

Job description

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

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

The busy kitchen team is looking for a Pastry Chef de Partie to help lead in producing a range of delicate desserts, proper puddings, and other sweet creations for the entire hotel. Responsibilities include catering for large-scale conferences and events, as well as creating inspired mini-desserts for the restaurant and afternoon tea pastries, both classic and contemporary. This role offers a great opportunity to develop your career in pastry.

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent
• Strong leadership, motivational, and teamwork skills
• Planning and time management abilities
• Flexible attitude
• Experience in relevant disciplines
• NVQ Level 3 (advantageous)

Benefits:

• Live-in accommodation
• Use of leisure facilities
• One free meal whilst on duty
• Uniform provided
• Generous discount for you and your family/friends
• Annual overnight loyalty stays
• Holiday entitlement increases after 2 years’ service
• Excellent training and development opportunities

Application Process:

To apply, please send your most recent CV to [e-mail]. For further information, feel free to contact us.

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This is a permanent position. Applicants should have a stable CV with excellent references, experience with fresh produce, and possess NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent, along with a hygiene certificate.

Applicants must be working or residing in the UK and able to prove their right to work. UK/EU citizens with ILR/PR status or valid work permits with at least 2 years remaining are eligible to apply.

We thank you for your interest. Please note that only applications matching the criteria will be responded to within 72 hours; otherwise, your application will be considered unsuccessful.

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