Pastry Junior Sous Chef

Absolute Taste; Bicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a dedicated Pastry Junior Sous Chef for their kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in a pastry department and a passion for creating high-quality dishes. Candidates must work well under pressure, demonstrate strong leadership, and have a keen interest in food preparation and menu ideas. Join us to work with the best seasonal ingredients while contributing to exciting events.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a pastry department for at least 3 years.
• Passionate about great food and willing to contribute ideas to menus.
• Enthusiastic and flexible attitude towards work.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head Pastry Chef following recipe specs.
• Ensure high standards of food preparation and cleanliness.
• Assist with specs and costings for upcoming events.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Ability to work under pressure

Interest in food

Job description

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We are looking for a passionate and dedicatedPastry Junior Sous
Chefto become part of our Kitchen team at our state-of-the-art
headquarters at Bicester, Oxfordshire

Absolute Taste is a leading event catering company for world renowned green
field events and performance sports, along with a strong presence in catering
venues within retail.

Role Responsibilities

• Working
  with the Head Pastry Chef and kitchen team following recipe specs.
• To
  clearly label and rotate stock including allergen information.
• To
  ensure that the food is of the highest possible standard.
• Working
  in an organised manner, and cleaning as you go. All areas should be clean
  and hygienic at all times.
• To
  ensure that all food is prepared, produced and packed on time.
• Learn
  to use and look after kitchen equipment such as the ice cream pasteuriser
  and machine.
• To
  help with stock management, cleaning fridges, rotating stock and stock
  counting.
• To
  always be dressed in the correct PPE for the working environment.
• To
  have a flexible attitude towards work. We cover production, weddings and
  outside catering events so the work is varied as well as the hours
  sometimes.
• Be
  prepared to work away on events at certain times of the year. It can be a
  great opportunity to see a new part of the world.
• We
  would like someone who has a real interest in food and learning. Someone
  who is enthusiastic and willing to contribute ideas to menus.
• To
  assist the Head Pastry Chef with specs and costings for upcoming events.
• To
  learn to use our ordering systems and assist with ordering.

You must be

·
Passionate about great food with exceptional attention to detail.

·
Able to work under pressure within a busy kitchen environment.

·
Have great leadership skills, leading by example.

·
Experience working in a pastry department for at least 3 years.

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This could be a great next step for an experienced Chef de Partie.

Working Pattern - 5 days out of 7.

Our ambition of keeping great food and attentive service at the heart of
all we do is something we have always kept as a core value of Absolute Taste,
this will never change. Working with the best seasonal ingredients to deliver
the best quality is at the heart of everything we do.

This job description is intended to illustrate the main duties and
responsibilities of this job. It is not intended to be exhaustive and you are
advised that the duties and responsibilities may change from time to time.