Pastry Chef

“Barberstown Castle” SUTTON HOUSE HOSPITALITY LIMITED; The Municipal District of Clane — Maynooth; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Barberstown Castle, a 4-star hotel in Straffan, Co. Kildare, is recruiting a Pastry Chef reporting to the Executive Chef. The successful candidate will run the pastry section in our busy kitchen, creating and preparing desserts and sweet treats while ensuring the highest standards and compliance with food hygiene regulations.

This full-time role offers 40 hours per week. You will manage day-to-day operations of your section, control stock, monitor temperatures, maintain cleaning schedules, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in pastry or similar role.
• Level 6 qualification including Higher Advanced Certificate and National Craft Certificate.
• Specialising in: chef de partie.
• Languages: English at C2 Master level.
• Essential HACCP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate desserts and pastries for all outlets.
• Manage pastry section during lunch and dinner service.
• Maintain HACCP standards and daily temperature recordings.
• Oversee stock rotation and control food costs.
• Ensure hygiene, cleanliness, and equipment safety daily.

Skills

English (C2 Master)

HACCP

Education

Level 6 qualification

Job description

“Barberstown Castle” SUTTON HOUSE HOSPITALITY LIMITED

Ref: #JOB-2475778

BARBERSTOWN CASTLE, Barberstown Castle, Barberstown, Straffan, Co. Kildare, W23 CX40

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Job Description

Barberstown Castle 4 star hotel in Straffan, Co. Kildare are currently recruiting for a Pastry Chef Reporting to the Executive Chef, the successful candidate will be responsible for the operation of the pastry section in our busy kitchen. Key Responsibilities will include:Create and prepare desserts and sweet treats while managing service and maintaining attention to detail at all times.Ensure that food production and food service is carried out to the highest standard and in accordance with the food hygiene regulations. This full time role is 40 hours per week. Principal Accountabilities:Preparation of food for all outlets of the hotel, such as baking breads, and pastries. Prep of all food for lunch and evening service as per menu and to required standards.Managing the general day to day running of their section.Should have good understanding of HACCP.General cost and quality control for both incoming and outgoing goods.Stock rotation is carried out correctly and is controlled.To ensure that temperature readings are taken on a daily basis and taken accurately.To ensure that all kitchen equipment, fixtures and fittings are in good working order and to ensure that no item of equipment is mis-used.To ensure all cleaning schedules are adhered to and hygiene checked daily.To ensure that all food served from their section is the required standard highlighted in the menu specification.To carry out company's relations policy and to communicate hotel services to guests.To wear clean, suitable uniform.To ensure a high standard of personal hygiene and grooming.Upkeep of the equal opportunities policy to ensure that there is a neutral working environment.To participate in any training and personnel exercises designed to improve standards and performance.Work in accordance with standard procedures within each department.To keep staff/work areas tidy, safe and report any hazard, accident, loss or damage to management and observe all requirements under Health & Safety at Work act.Any other duties as may be assigned.

• Sector: accommodation and food service activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 2
• Minimum Qualification: Level 6 (incl Higher Advanced Certificate & National Craft Certificate)
• Additional Skills: HACCP
• Specialising In: chef de partie
• Languages: English C2-Master (Fluent)

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Catering, Customer Service, Hospitality
• Competency Skills: Flexibility, Teamwork, Time Management, Working on own Initiative