Pastry Technician (06:00 until 14:30)

Proper Cornish Limited; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pastry company in Bodmin is seeking experienced Pastry Technicians to join their team. Starting salary is £13.10 per hour, with an enhanced rate for evening shifts. Responsibilities include mass production of pastries and adhering to quality standards. Applicants must be physically capable and flexible with hours. The role includes numerous benefits such as free pastries, health rewards, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Free pasties and pastries daily

Subsidised canteen

Quarterly Staff BBQs

Company funded Health Cash Plan

Birthday meal in the canteen

Excellent Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be flexible with start times and occasional changes.
• Ability to work long periods on feet is essential.
• Commitment to company values is required.

Responsibilities

• Mass produce two types of pastry.
• Turn pastry into various bases and cases.
• Maintain quality standards and operate large equipment.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Flexibility

Physical endurance

Attention to detail

Education

Food Safety Level 2 certification

Health & Safety Level 2 certification

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as a Pastry Technician! We are looking for Pastry Technicians to join our Pastry team. Starting salary is £13.10 per hour with an enhanced rate of £16.38 per hour. Enhanced rate is for hours between 20:00 and 06:00 and for hours over 37.5 per week.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday from 06:00 to 14:30, with 2 x 30 mins unpaid breaks. Start and finish times may occasionally change to meet the needs of the business so we are seeking people who can be a bit flexible regarding their hours.

Responsibilities

• Mass producing two different types of pastry (French Puff and Rough Scotch).
• Turning the pastry into pastry bases and various pastry cases for other departments.
• Follow precise recipes to maintain quality standards and use large bakery equipment as required.
• Maintain attention to detail to meet the standards of a diverse customer base.
• Work in a fast-paced, physically active environment and be on your feet for the majority of your shift.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Flexible to start times and occasional changes to meet business needs.
• Ability to work a physically demanding role with long periods on your feet.
• Probationary period leading to certifications: Food Safety Level 2 and H&S Level 2 after probation.
• Opportunities for external Pastry technology courses and ongoing training and development.
• Commitment to Company Values: Customer First, Honesty, Quality, Friendliness, Passion.

Benefits and Perks

• Free pasties and other pastries every day
• Weekly free fruit
• Subsidised canteen
• Monthly colleague treats
• Quarterly Staff BBQs
• Bake sales / competitions
• Christmas goodies and celebrations
• Free use of spa and golf facilities in St Austell
• Birthday meal in the canteen
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Company funded Health Cash Plan
• Death in Service Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (24 / 7 free and confidential helpline)
• Employment anniversary cash awards
• £500 colleague referral bonuses
• Huge discounts on boxes of pasties, pastries, cakes and tarts
• Local business discounts
• Excellent Career Development Opportunities
• Great Company Communication (Monthly Newsletter, Suggestion Boxes, Colleague Comms Team etc)