Pastry Chef De Partie

DO & CO; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site free meals

Refer a Friend scheme

In-house training opportunities

Job summary

DO & CO in the United Kingdom is seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie to lead pastry sections in a high-volume kitchen. You will follow the Head Pastry Chef and Pastry Sous Chef schedules to deliver exquisite pastry products while maintaining DO & CO quality standards.

Responsibilities include planning production to daily menus, supervising staff, ensuring food safety, and achieving OTIF performance. The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays within a seven-day operation.

Qualifications

• Pastry chef de partie with ability to manage multiple sections in a high-volume kitchen.
• Excellent knife skills and precise pastry preparation.
• Ability to design and create pastry items reflecting current trends and dietary needs.
• Proficiency in a wide range of pastry techniques including tempering chocolate and preparing doughs.
• Meticulous measuring, decorating, and presenting pastries to ensure consistency and quality.
• Experience in airline catering is advantageous but not required.
• Thrives under pressure in fast-paced culinary environments.
• Excellent English communication and teamwork.
• Flexible availability for a seven-day operation including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead a pastry team according to the Head Pastry Chef schedule.
• Plan production to daily schedule ensuring DO & CO quality and efficiency.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate with Purchasing for final orders.
• Maintain quality control checks on all produced pastry items.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, health and safety, and food safety standards.
• Collaborate with team to exceed targets and sustain a positive culture.
• Support the team and celebrate successes as a DO & CO family member.

Skills

Pastry chef de partie

Knife skills

Menu design

Pastry techniques

Attention to detail

Airline catering

Pressure management

English communication

Team player

Flexible schedule

Job description

Job Description

• Working hard to ensure that consistent, quality products are produced following all DO & CO standards
• Being a role model, leading a team and producing pastry according to the Head Pastry Chef/ Pastry Sous Chef schedule
• Insure of job pride and ownership and motivate the team to have the ability to adapt to stressful situations and deal with any emergencies or last-minute changes to production
• Planning production to the daily schedule and ensuring the exceptional DO & CO quality is maintained at its highest level with maximum efficiency in accordance with DO & CO regulations as set by the Quality Assurance team
• Coordinating, planning, and participating in the production, preparation, and presentation of meals in adherence to the menu specifications
• Checking daily inventory control and proceeding final ordering requests to the Purchasing team
• Forward, strategic thinking individual always looking to exceed targets and expectations of the unit whilst maintaining the collectiveness of the team and culture of DO & CO (OTIF performance is maintained)
• Monitoring wastage and ensuring processes are in place to keep food cost under control
• Understanding and ensuring operations adhere to all SOP’s and ALL relevant Critical Control Points, Health and Safety, Food safety and all legal requirements
• Ensuring the effective implementation of all policies and procedures, ensuring their consistent and compliant application
• Constantly performing quality control checks to ensure specifications are met on all produced pastry
• Maintaining good working relationships with all DO & CO family members
• Defining systems of working to ensure quality of product, problems are resolved with solutions and continuous improvement initiatives are instigated
• Taking responsibility for all your actions, support your team, and celebrate successes as a family

Company Description

Our production unit takes pride in offering top-tier luxury airline catering that is both elegant and sophisticated. Our team is dedicated to crafting a one-of-a-kind experience that is attractive to even the most discerning passengers. We focus on providing exceptional quality, first-class service, and an exquisite range of menu options that are sure to impress.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie with proficiency in managing multiple sections within a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Exceptional knife skills, ensuring precision and efficiency in pastry preparation.
• Ability to conceptualize and design unique pastry items that reflect current trends and cater to various dietary preferences.
• Proficiency in a wide range of pastry techniques, including but not limited to tempering chocolate, making custard, mouse, and preparing various pastry doughs
• Meticulous approach to measuring ingredients, decorating pastries, and presenting finished products to ensure consistency and quality.
• Experience in airline catering is advantageous, though not a prerequisite.
• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced culinary settings, maintaining composure and productivity under pressure.
• Ambitious and driven to create and deliver high-quality pastry dishes that exceed guest expectations.
• Excellent communication skills in English, facilitating effective collaboration within a diverse team.
• Strong team player, contributing positively to a cooperative work environment.
• Flexibility in work availability is crucial, as the Production Kitchen operates seven days a week, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Additional Information

• £34,000.00 per year
• On-site role
• Day shift
• Enjoy perks by referring your friends through our Refer a Friend Scheme
• Save money and time with On-Site Free Meals
• Expand your skills and knowledge through our in-house training opportunities.
• A business where you can have a real impact, we’re not afraid of new ideas!
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
• The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market

DO&CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status