Pastry Lead – Luxury Airline Catering (Night Shift)

DO & CO group; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site meals

Night shift

Refer a Friend Scheme

Training opportunities

Career development

Job summary

DO & CO group in the UK is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie to lead pastry sections in a high-volume production kitchen. You will craft premium pastry items according to the menu, maintain quality, and uphold DO & CO standards with pride.

Join a luxury airline catering unit renowned for exceptional service, where you’ll work seven days a week with evening shifts, and enjoy on-site meals and structured training opportunities within a global hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Pastry Chef de Partie with experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Exceptional knife skills and precision in pastry preparation.
• Ability to design and create pastry items reflecting current trends.
• Proficiency in tempering chocolate, custards, mousse, and various pastry doughs.
• Meticulous in measuring ingredients, decorating, and presenting pastries for quality.
• Experience in airline catering is advantageous but not required.
• Thrives under pressure in a fast-paced culinary environment.
• Strong communication in English and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise pastry sections according to the Head Pastry Chef/Sous Chef schedule.
• Produce pastries following DO & CO standards and daily production plans.
• Ensure quality control and adherence to SOPs, HACCP, and safety regulations.
• Coordinate inventory and liaise with Purchasing for orders.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain high OTIF performance.
• Foster positive teamwork and represent DO & CO values in all actions.

Skills

Leadership

Knife skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Job description

DO & CO group in the UK is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie to lead pastry sections in a high-volume production kitchen. You will craft premium pastry items according to the menu, maintain quality, and uphold DO & CO standards with pride.

Join a luxury airline catering unit renowned for exceptional service, where you’ll work seven days a week with evening shifts, and enjoy on-site meals and structured training opportunities within a global hospitality group.