Pastry Demi Chef

Sodexo; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Career development opportunities

Apprenticeships & learning programs

Holiday allowance increase with length

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Pastry Chef for a premium corporate kitchen in London. You will join a skilled pastry team, producing cakes, desserts and pastry items for a busy workplace. The role offers development opportunities and a fixed-term contract of six months.

You’ll work around 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with shifts scheduling from early morning to early afternoon, and free meals on shift. Training and progression within the team are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a pastry kitchen or similar role.
• Good understanding of pastry techniques and production.
• Experience producing a variety of cakes, desserts and pastry products.
• Willingness to develop skills within a high-volume production environment.

Responsibilities

• Create fresh cakes, desserts and pastry products for a busy corporate environment.
• Work alongside the Senior Pastry Chef and wider pastry team.
• Follow recipes, specifications and production requirements accurately.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Attention to presentation

High-volume production

Food safety & allergens

Team work

Education

Professional cookery or patisserie qualification

Job description

40 hours per weekMonday to Friday | 8 hours shift per day between 6:30am till 2:45pm6-month Fixed Term ContractFree meals while on shiftOpportunities for career developmentApprenticeships and learning opportunitiesIncreased holiday allowance with length of servicePlus, our Sodexo employee benefits packagePastry Chef | Brock Street, London, NW1Bring your passion for pastry and develop your skills within a premium corporate kitchen.At Sodexo, you'll belong in a talented pastry team where your creativity, skills and attention to detail make a real impact. Working alongside the Senior Pastry Chef, Junior Sous Chef and wider pastry team, you'll help create fresh, high-quality cakes, desserts and pastry products for a busy corporate environment.This is a fantastic opportunity for a Pastry Chef looking to develop their skills and build their experience within a high-volume pastry operation. You'll be working in a modern technology environment with two restaurants, varied food conceptsand fresh food prepared onsite every day. The team produces cakes, desserts and pastry products on a large scale, including around 600 portions when required, so you'll have the opportunity to develop your confidence working with volume while being supported by an experienced pastry team.We're looking for someone with a genuine passion for pastry, a good foundation of pastry skills and a willingness to learn. Whether you've already worked in a high-volume kitchen or you're ready to develop those skills, we'd love to hear from you.What you'll bringPrevious experience working within a pastry kitchen or similar roleA genuine passion for pastry, cakes and dessertsA good understanding of pastry techniques and productionExperience producing a variety of cakes, desserts and pastry productsA willingness to develop your skills within a high-volume production environmentStrong attention to detail and pride in presentationUnderstanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen requirementsAbilityto follow recipes, specifications and production requirements accuratelyGood organisation and time management skillsStrong communication and teamwork skillsA positive, flexible and proactive approachEnthusiasm to learn new skills and progress within the pastry teamAbility to work at pace while maintaining consistently high standardsDesirable:Experience producing high volumes of cakes, desserts or pastry productsExperience with vegan and gluten-free pastry productionExperience within a premium corporate, hotel or hospitality environmentProfessional cookery or patisserie qualificationExperience supporting hospitality events or large-scale functionsBring your creativity and passion for pastry to a premium corporate kitchen, develop your skills alongside an experienced pastry team and help create exceptional cakes and desserts for a busy workplace environment.Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.