Pastry Chef

Sitemap https:/chefrecruiters.ie/sitemap.xml; Cork; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cork Pastry Kitchen in Cork is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to join a busy kitchen operation. You will produce high-quality desserts, pastries and baked goods while maintaining excellent standards.

The successful candidate will be organised, reliable and able to work effectively as part of a busy team. Key skills include strong pastry and baking ability, attention to detail, HACCP knowledge and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef within a hotel, restaurant, bakery or high-volume catering environment.
• Strong pastry, dessert and baking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and presentation.
• Good knowledge of HACCP and food safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce a wide range of desserts, pastries, breads and baked goods to a consistently high standard.
• Ensure presentation, taste and quality meet the required standards at all times.
• Assist with the development of new desserts, seasonal menus and pastry offerings.
• Manage daily preparation and production requirements efficiently.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and inventory control.
• Minimise food waste and ensure effective portion and cost control.
• Ensure all ingredients are stored, labelled and rotated correctly.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and HACCP standards throughout the pastry section.
• Ensure the pastry section is clean, organised and fully prepared for service.
• Work closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
• Maintain consistency during busy periods while working efficiently and calmly.
• Comply with all Health & Safety and food safety procedures.

Skills

Pastry skills

Dessert presentation

HACCP knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Independent working

Flexibility

Job description

Pastry Chef – Cork

We are currently recruiting an experiencedPastry Chefto join a busy and professional kitchen operation based in Cork. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative and passionate Pastry Chef who takes pride in producing high-quality desserts, pastries and baked goods while maintaining consistently high standards.

The successfulPastry Chefwill be organised, reliable and capable of working effectively as part of a busy kitchen team.

Key Responsibilities

• Pastry Chef toprepare and produce a wide range of desserts, pastries, breads and baked goods to a consistently high standard.
• Pastry Chef toensure presentation, taste and quality meet the required standards at all times.
• Pastry Chef toassist with the development of new desserts, seasonal menus and pastry offerings.
• Pastry Chef tomanage daily preparation and production requirements efficiently.
• Pastry Chef tomonitor stock levels and assist with ordering and inventory control.
• Pastry Chef tominimise food waste and ensure effective portion and cost control.
• Pastry Chef toensure all ingredients are stored, labelled and rotated correctly.
• Pastry Chef tomaintain excellent food hygiene and HACCP standards throughout the pastry section.
• Pastry Chef toensure the pastry section is clean, organised and fully prepared for service.
• Pastry Chef towork closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
• Pastry Chef tomaintain consistency during busy periods while working efficiently and calmly.
• Pastry Chef tocomply with all Health & Safety and food safety procedures.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef within a hotel, restaurant, bakery or high-volume catering environment.
• Strong pastry, dessert and baking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and presentation.
• Good knowledge of HACCP and food safety requirements.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Creative approach with a genuine passion for pastry and desserts.
• Strong team player with a positive and professional attitude.
• Ability to work independently and manage the pastry section when required.
• Flexibility to work according to the needs of the business.