Pastry Chef - Desserts, Tea & Career Growth

Ivy Restaurants Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Extra holidays

Staff discount

Gift vouchers

Retail discounts

Minimum 20 hours

Job summary

The Ivy Collection is seeking a passionate Pastry Chef to prepare and assemble a range of desserts and afternoon teas in a busy, high-standard kitchen. You will balance meticulous pastry execution with pace, work closely with prep chefs, and uphold top food-safety and quality standards.

This role includes competitive hourly pay, access to festival discounts and a management development program, plus extra holiday days after years’ service and a generous staff discount for you and up to 3 friends.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef or similar role in a professional kitchen.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for pastry.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food safety practices, and pastry techniques.

Responsibilities

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

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of food safety

Attention to detail

Job description

The Ivy Collection is seeking a passionate Pastry Chef to prepare and assemble a range of desserts and afternoon teas in a busy, high-standard kitchen. You will balance meticulous pastry execution with pace, work closely with prep chefs, and uphold top food-safety and quality standards.

This role includes competitive hourly pay, access to festival discounts and a management development program, plus extra holiday days after years’ service and a generous staff discount for you and up to 3 friends.