Pastry Demi Chef de Partie: Craft Desserts & Elevate Menu

Monogram Collective; Inverurie, Oldmeldrum; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday

Training and development from day one

Employee events and celebrations

Free access to gym and swimming pools

Healthy meals while working

Pension contributions

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted room rates for employees

Job summary

Meldrum House Hotel is seeking a Pastry Demi Chef de Partie to lead pastry duties and support the senior team in a busy kitchen. You will help develop desserts, ensure high-quality presentation, and contribute to menu ideas while upholding rigorous hygiene and safety standards.

Passion for pastry, reliability, and the ability to train junior staff are essential, with opportunities to grow skills in a supportive, ambitious kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Commis Chef or Demi Chef de Partie.
• Passion for pastry, desserts and current food trends.
• Experience contributing to menu development or new dish ideas.
• Understand stock control, waste reduction and food cost management.
• Experience supervising junior team members.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety practices.
• Reliable, organised and able to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Run your assigned pastry section on a daily basis, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Prepare and present pastry and dessert items to company standards across all outlets.
• Support the training and development of Commis Chefs, apprentices, and new starters.
• Assist with menu development and the introduction of new dishes and concepts.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards at all times.
• Control stock, storage, and portioning to minimise waste and manage food costs.
• Ensure all cleaning schedules are followed and work areas are kept to a high standard.
• Support efficient and smooth service during busy periods.

Skills

Pastry

Desserts

Menu development

Food hygiene

Stock control

Team supervision

Job description

Meldrum House Hotel is seeking a Pastry Demi Chef de Partie to lead pastry duties and support the senior team in a busy kitchen. You will help develop desserts, ensure high-quality presentation, and contribute to menu ideas while upholding rigorous hygiene and safety standards.

Passion for pastry, reliability, and the ability to train junior staff are essential, with opportunities to grow skills in a supportive, ambitious kitchen environment.