Pastry Chef De Partie

Arena One GmbH; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in luxury airline catering seeks a Pastry Chef de Partie to join their dynamic team. The role involves leading pastry production, ensuring quality standards, and fostering a collaborative kitchen environment. With a competitive salary and numerous benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced culinary setting.

Benefits

On-Site Free Meals

In-house training opportunities

Refer a Friend Scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie in a high-volume kitchen.
• Proficiency in pastry techniques and knife skills.
• Ability to design unique pastry items.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and ensure quality production.
• Plan production schedules and manage inventory.
• Monitor wastage and maintain food cost control.

Skills

Knife skills

Pastry techniques

Communication skills

Team player

Flexibility

Job 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.

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

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

We believe that our employees are the driving force behind our success and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• £31,000.00 per year
• 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