Pastry Demi Chef - Growth in High-Volume Kitchen

Sodexo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while on shift

Career development opportunities

Apprenticeships and learning

Job summary

Sodexo in London NW1 is seeking a Pastry Chef to join a premium corporate kitchen. You’ll work with the pastry team, under the Senior Pastry Chef and broader pastry group, crafting cakes, desserts and pastry products for a busy workplace.

This role offers a 6-month fixed-term contract, a chance to develop pastry skills in a high-volume environment, and on-site meals and career development opportunities. Join a team focused on quality and creativity in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a pastry kitchen or similar role.
• A genuine passion for pastry, cakes and desserts.
• A good understanding of pastry techniques and production.
• Experience producing a variety of cakes, desserts and pastry products.
• A willingness to develop your skills within a high-volume production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in presentation.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen requirements.
• Ability to follow recipes, specifications and production requirements accurately.
• Good organisation and time management skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive, flexible and proactive approach.
• Enthusiasm to learn new skills and progress within the pastry team.
• Ability to work at pace while maintaining consistently high standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the pastry team in producing high-volume cakes, desserts and pastry products.
• Assist in maintaining quality and presentation of outputs.
• Collaborate with senior chefs in a premium corporate kitchen.

Skills

Pastry experience

High-volume production

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Sodexo in London NW1 is seeking a Pastry Chef to join a premium corporate kitchen. You’ll work with the pastry team, under the Senior Pastry Chef and broader pastry group, crafting cakes, desserts and pastry products for a busy workplace.

This role offers a 6-month fixed-term contract, a chance to develop pastry skills in a high-volume environment, and on-site meals and career development opportunities. Join a team focused on quality and creativity in a dynamic setting.