Pastry Junior Sous Chef | 4 Days On, 3 Days Off

Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course; Inverurie, Oldmeldrum; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Meldrum House Hotel invites talented pastry professionals to join our kitchen brigade as a Pastry Junior Sous Chef. You’ll work closely with the Head Pastry Chef to deliver desserts that delight guests across all dining outlets.

This hands-on role focuses on creativity, consistency, and technical skill, with opportunities to contribute ideas for seasonal menus and to mentor junior team members in a busy, five-star environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and production of high-quality pastry and dessert items for all outlets
• Take responsibility for the pastry section during your shift, ensuring consistency and attention to detail
• Assist in developing new menu items, concepts, and seasonal desserts
• Supervise, train, and support junior pastry team members
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards at all times
• Manage food quality, portion control, and stock to minimise waste

Job description

Why join Meldrum House Hotel?

We’re transforming and elevating every dining outlet across the Meldrum House estate, and this is your chance to be part of something exceptional from day one. We’re building a new, signature culinary identity, and we’re looking for Pastry Chefs at all levels who are ready to create, innovate, and shape the future with us.

If you thrive on fresh challenges, love being hands‑on, and want to showcase your talent in a fast‑moving, ambitious environment, we want you on our team.

You will support and assist the Executive Head Chef and Head Pastry Chef in effectively managing the pastry kitchen, ensuring the correct storage, preparation, cooking, and presentation of food across all food and beverage outlets in line with company standards.

The Role

As a Pastry Junior Sous Chef, you will play a key supporting role within our pastry team, working closely with the Head Pastry Chef and Executive Head Chef to deliver consistently high-quality desserts across all outlets. This is a hands‑on position where you’ll help drive standards, contribute creative ideas, and support the smooth running of the pastry section while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and production of high-quality pastry and dessert items for all food and beverage outlets
• Take responsibility for the pastry section during your shift, ensuring consistency and attention to detail
• Assist in developing new menu items, concepts, and seasonal desserts
• Supervise, train, and support junior pastry team members
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards at all times
• Manage food quality, portion control, and stock to minimise waste