Pastry Lead Chef: Desserts & Menu Innovation (Cork)

ARAMAR; Cork; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark are currently looking for a Pastry Chef based near Cork City Centre to support the Chef Manager with the leadership and management of the pastry section within the kitchen brigade. Their focus will be to consistently deliver high-quality desserts, baked goods and pastry items while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, presentation and kitchen management.

This is a full time position and flexibility with hours is required

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary or pastry qualification required.
• 1–2 years' professional pastry/bakery kitchen experience.
• Experience with HACCP documentation and food safety standards.
• Ability to prepare and present a wide range of desserts and pastries.
• Knowledge of baking techniques and dessert presentation.
• Ability to follow written or oral instructions and manage costs.
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and professionalism.
• Passion for pastry, baking and customer service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, bake and present high-quality desserts, pastries and baked goods.
• Maintain food hygiene, HACCP compliance and health & safety standards.
• Assist with dessert/menu planning and costings to meet budgets.
• Source and use approved suppliers and manage food ordering.
• Maintain daily food safety/quality records in the pastry area.
• Ensure hygiene and presentation standards across premises and equipment.
• Lead the pastry section and uphold high quality and service levels.
• Assist with seasonal menus and event catering as required.

Skills

Dessert preparation

Baking techniques

HACCP compliance

Food costing

Personal hygiene

Customer service

Teamwork

Following instructions

Education

Relevant culinary or pastry qualification.

Job description

Aramark are currently looking for a Pastry Chef based near Cork City Centre to support the Chef Manager with the leadership and management of the pastry section within the kitchen brigade. Their focus will be to consistently deliver high-quality desserts, baked goods and pastry items while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, presentation and kitchen management.

This is a full time position and flexibility with hours is required