Pastry Chef (Experienced), Reading

Berry Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dessert company is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef in Reading. You will be responsible for baking and designing high-end cakes while ensuring quality and hygiene standards. This role offers the chance for long-term career progression in an international dessert brand, working in a creative and collaborative kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Skilled in baking and cake decoration (including fondant & 3D work for experienced candidates).
• Passionate about desserts, detail-oriented, and committed to quality.
• Must have a valid UK visa and be eligible for full-time work.

Responsibilities

• Daily preparation and baking of desserts and cake products.
• Designing and decorating customised cakes, including 3D themes.
• Ensuring hygiene and cleanliness standards are maintained.

Skills

Baking

Cake Decoration

Attention to Detail

Creativity

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Pastry Chef (Experienced), Reading, Reading

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Client:

Berry Recruitment

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

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Job Description:

Description:

Berry Recruitment are NOW hiring for an experienced and committed Pastry Chef to work for a fast-growing dessert company in Reading, Berkshire

Role: Pastry Chef (Experienced)

Key Responsibilities of the Pastry Chef:

• Daily preparation and baking of desserts and cake products
• Designing and decorating customised cakes, including 3D themes
• Ensuring hygiene and cleanliness standards are maintained
• Managing live cake customisation in-store
• Maintaining consistency in taste, presentation, and quality
• Coordinating with the store and kitchen teams to ensure smooth operations

About you:

• Skilled in baking and cake decoration (including fondant & 3D work for experienced candidates)
• Freshers with basic knowledge of baking and cake decoration are welcome
• Passionate about desserts, detail-oriented, and committed to quality
• Willing to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays
• Must have a valid UK visa and be eligible for full-time work
• Strong sense of responsibility, punctuality, and long-term commitment.
• A creative and energetic kitchen environment
• Opportunity to work on high-end designer cakes and unique bakes
• Long-term career progression in a growing international dessert brand
• A collaborative and supportive team atmosphere

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification we have listed. If your experience looks a little different but you think you can role; value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

For more information and to apply, contact the Oxford branch of Berry Recruitment – 01865 777733 or click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.