Pastry Commis Chef – Elite Production Kitchen, On‑Site

Harrods; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Harrods discounts

Job summary

Harrods in Knightsbridge invites applications for a Pastry Commis Chef to join our Production Kitchens. You will assist in producing high-quality pastries and desserts, working with senior pastry chefs, following established recipes, and ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency.

This on-site role offers a competitive salary of £34,883 per year plus tronc, with access to Harrods benefits and discounts. You’ll grow technical pastry skills in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional pastry kitchen, bakery, patisserie, hotel, restaurant, or similar food production environment.
• A genuine passion for pastry and interest in developing technical knowledge.
• A basic understanding of pastry ingredients, preparation methods, and presentation.
• Consistent attention to detail across preparation, production, and presentation.
• An understanding of food safety, hygiene, allergen controls, stock rotation, and waste management.

Responsibilities

• Completing daily production requirements as directed by the senior chef.
• Preparing the required mise en place to support a smooth and efficient production process.
• Checking that recipe and production information is accurate and raising any missing or incorrect details with the senior chef.
• Ensuring ingredients and finished products are stored, labelled, and rotated correctly.
• Following opening and closing procedures and escalating any issues appropriately.

Skills

Pastry experience

Attention to detail

Food safety

Hygiene

Job description

Harrods in Knightsbridge invites applications for a Pastry Commis Chef to join our Production Kitchens. You will assist in producing high-quality pastries and desserts, working with senior pastry chefs, following established recipes, and ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency.

This on-site role offers a competitive salary of £34,883 per year plus tronc, with access to Harrods benefits and discounts. You’ll grow technical pastry skills in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.