Pastry Chef (Fixed Term)

The K Club; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff transport to and from work

Ongoing investment in personal development

Opportunities for career progression

Monthly recognition programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Social events

Uniform provided

Meals while on duty

Discounts on resort stays and Food & Beverage

Job summary

The K Club in Dublin is seeking a Pastry Manager responsible for supervising the pastry service across resort kitchens including breakfast, lunch, and private dining. The ideal candidate has previous experience in a similar role, a genuine passion for food, and extensive knowledge of food handling standards. Responsibilities include staff training, ordering food items, standardizing recipes, and maintaining hygiene standards. Benefits include staff transport, ongoing development opportunities, and discounts on resort services.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Genuine passion for food.
• Extensive knowledge of food handling standards and presentation.
• Experience in maintaining HACCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all dishes leaving the pastry sections are presented correctly and taste excellent.
• Train and develop personnel within the pastry section.
• Order all food items in a cost-conscious and timely manner.
• Standardise recipes for pastry and bakery.
• Store goods correctly and hygienically.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules and maintain high hygiene standards.

Skills

Food handling standards

Recipe standardization

Training and development

HACCP certification maintenance

Education

Qualification in culinary arts

Job description

Pastry Manager – responsible for supervising the pastry service across the resort kitchens, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, private dining and room service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all dishes leaving the pastry sections are presented correctly and taste excellent.
• Train and develop personnel within the pastry section and liaise with them regarding training manuals.
• Order all food items in a cost‑conscious and timely manner.
• Standardise recipes for pastry and bakery and ensure photographs of each item are available.
• Store goods correctly and hygienically in accordance with HACCP specifications.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules for the pastry section and maintain high hygiene standards as per HACCP requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Genuine passion for food.
• Qualification in culinary arts or similar is desired.
• Extensive knowledge of food handling standards and presentation.
• Experience in maintaining HACCP certification.

Benefits

• Staff transport to and from work outside public transport hours within the local area.
• Ongoing investment in personal development with access to internal and external training programmes.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Monthly recognition programme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Social events.
• Uniform provided.
• Meals while on duty.
• Discounts on resort stays and Food & Beverage for you, family and friends.