Pastry Chef

Company Details Confidential; Killarney; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardwalk Café, Killarney, Co. Kerry, is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to join its professional kitchen team.

The successful candidate must have a minimum of three years' relevant experience at Pastry Chef level in a busy professional café, restaurant, hotel or similar commercial kitchen environment. The Pastry Chef will be responsible for the preparation, production, cooking and presentation of pastries, desserts, baked goods and other menu items in accordance with Boardwalk Café's

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' pastry experience in a busy cafe/restaurant/hotel or similar.
• Level 5 qualification (Leaving Cert/ equivalent).
• Experience in pastry production, desserts and baked goods.
• Pastry specialty and food safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, produce and present pastries and desserts to high professional standards.
• Support Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations, menu planning and portion control.
• Maintain HACCP, hygiene, and workplace safety procedures.

Skills

Catering

Hospitality

Flexibility

Teamwork

HACCP

Pastry

Education

Level 5 Certification

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Application Details

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Job Description

Multiple locations

Unit 12, Main Street Mall, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 CHR4
Pastry Chef – Full-Time Permanent Position
Employer: Boardwalk Coffee Limited Trading Name: Boardwalk Coffee
Location: Unit 12, Main Street Mall, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Position: Pastry Chef
Number of Positions: 1
Employment Type: Permanent, Full‑Time
Hours: 39 hours per week
Annual Salary: €36,700 per annum

Boardwalk Café, Killarney, Co. Kerry, is seeking to recruit an experienced Pastry Chef to join its professional kitchen team. The successful candidate must have a minimum of three years' relevant experience at Pastry Chef level in a busy professional café, restaurant, hotel or similar commercial kitchen environment. The Pastry Chef will be responsible for the preparation, production, cooking and presentation of pastries, desserts, baked goods and other menu items in accordance with Boardwalk Café's recipes, menu specifications and quality standards. The successful candidate will ensure that all food is prepared and presented consistently to a high professional standard. The role will include supporting the Head Chef with day‑to‑day kitchen operations, food preparation, menu planning, portion and quality control, stock management, kitchen ordering and the appropriate use of ingredients to assist with food‑cost and margin control. The Pastry Chef will maintain a clean, organised and hygienic working environment and follow the café's clean‑as‑you‑go procedures. The successful candidate will also assist in training and supporting kitchen assistants and other members of the kitchen team in accordance with company procedures and standards. The candidate will be expected to maintain positive working relationships with colleagues across all areas of the business and contribute to an efficient, professional and cooperative working environment. The successful candidate must ensure compliance with all applicable food safety, HACCP, hygiene, and workplace health and safety procedures at all times and support the Executive/Head Chef in maintaining required kitchen and operational standards. The Pastry Chef will also be responsible for implementing and complying with relevant company policies and procedures as directed by the management team.

• Sector: accommodation and food service activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 3
• Minimum Qualification: Level 5 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Catering, Hospitality
• Competency Skills: Flexibility, Teamwork
• Competency Skills: HACCP
• Specialising In: pastry