Pastry Chef — Dessert Art & Career Growth

The Ivy Collection; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development program

Extra holiday after 5 years

Staff discount 50%

Gift dining voucher

Discounts on retailers

Minimum 20 hours

Job summary

The Ivy Collection in London is seeking a Pastry Chef to craft a range of desserts and afternoon teas, blending precision with a fast-paced kitchen environment.

The ideal candidate will have pastry experience, strong culinary skills, and the ability to work calmly under pressure, with knowledge of pastry techniques and food safety. We offer competitive hourly pay, a management career development program, holiday entitlement, staff discounts, and a minimum 20-hour contract.

Qualifications

• Experience as Pastry Chef or similar in a professional kitchen.
• Strong pastry and culinary skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality desserts according to recipes and standards.
• Set up and stock their assigned section with necessary supplies and ingredients.
• Collaborate 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 chef experience

Culinary skills

Work under pressure

Pastry techniques

Food safety practices

Job description

The Ivy Collection in London is seeking a Pastry Chef to craft a range of desserts and afternoon teas, blending precision with a fast-paced kitchen environment.

The ideal candidate will have pastry experience, strong culinary skills, and the ability to work calmly under pressure, with knowledge of pastry techniques and food safety. We offer competitive hourly pay, a management career development program, holiday entitlement, staff discounts, and a minimum 20-hour contract.