Pastry Commis Chef

First Contact Chefs; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Commis Pastry Chef to join their high-end kitchen team. This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in pastry, learning from bakery to chocolate work and creating exquisite desserts. The hotel offers a vibrant dining experience with beautiful scenery, where you can showcase your culinary skills. If you have a passion for food and a flexible attitude, this role is perfect for you. Enjoy benefits like leisure facility access, generous discounts, and career development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Use of leisure facilities including gym and swimming pool

One free meal whilst on duty

Uniform provided

Staff transport

Generous discount for family/friends

Annual overnight loyalty stays

Dental care

Holiday entitlement increases after 2 years

Subsidised staff accommodation

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications like NVQ or willingness to study for them are desirable.
• Previous experience is ideal, but enthusiasm for the industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and presenting diverse cuisine.
• Join the high-end kitchen team in a magnificent hotel.

Skills

Enthusiasm for food and industry

Good communication skills

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 1 and 2 or equivalent

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- Live-in and Great Tips 28,500 per annum

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

32772MC

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155

Posted:

07.05.2025

Expiry Date:

21.06.2025

Job Description:

This magnificent HOTEL is looking for an enthusiastic COMMIS PASTRY CHEF to join the high-end kitchen team. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn and be inspired, starting your career in Pastry and learning everything from bakery, afternoon tea, chocolate work, sugar work, to great desserts. The hotel's Bar & Lounge dining area is relaxed, busy, and fun, overlooking beautiful scenery, and is a popular spot for guests to enjoy drinks, coffee, and afternoon tea. They serve luxury buffets with delectable British, Mediterranean, and Asian dishes, as well as breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can see their chefs preparing food in an open kitchen with rotisseries, woks, and wood-fired ovens.

As a Commis Pastry Chef, you will assist in preparing and presenting this diverse cuisine. Relevant qualifications like NVQ or willingness to study for them are desirable. Previous experience is ideal, but enthusiasm for the industry is essential. Our client seeks a positive, flexible, and focused attitude.

Requirements:

• Good grasp of the English language
• Flexible attitude
• Enthusiastic about food and the industry
• Good communication skills (desirable)
• Good team player (desirable)

Benefits:

• Use of leisure facilities including gym and swimming pool
• One free meal whilst on duty in the staff canteen
• Uniform provided
• Staff transport
• Generous discount for you and your family/friends
• Annual overnight loyalty stays
• Dental care
• Holiday entitlement increases after 2 years’ service
• Subsidised staff accommodation if required

Application Process:

To apply, send your most recent CV to [email protected]. For more opportunities, visit firstcontactchefs.com. This is a permanent position. Applicants must have a stable CV with excellent references, experience in fresh produce, NVQ level 1 and 2 or equivalent, and hygiene certification. You must be working in or residing in the UK, with proof of right to work, such as UK/EU citizenship, ILR/PR status, or a valid work permit/visa with at least 2 years remaining. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, and documentation will be required during recruitment.

We appreciate your interest. Please note that only suitable applicants will be contacted within 72 hours. If not contacted, your application was unsuccessful. We are committed to fostering careers in hospitality and supporting talent development. Applying indicates consent to store your personal data, which will not be shared without your permission.