Pastry Sous Chef – Dessert Innovation & Bakery Lead

Aramark; Cork; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Ireland is recruiting an experienced Pastry Chef to join our team at a client site near Cork City Centre. You will prepare, bake, and present a wide range of desserts, pastries, breads, and baked goods while maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in pastry, relevant qualification, HACCP experience, and the ability to contribute to menu planning, costing, and innovation within a busy pastry section.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience in pastry/bakery/catering.
• Qualified in culinary, bakery, or pastry field.
• Experience with HACCP and safety documentation.
• Proven ability to bake and present a wide range of high-quality desserts and pastries.
• Knowledge of costings, stock control and waste management principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, bake, and present a range of high-quality desserts, pastries, breads, and other baked goods.
• Maintain HACCP-compliant hygiene and safety standards.
• Assist with menu planning, costing, and reducing waste.
• Order supplies per purchasing policies.
• Complete food safety documentation in pastry section.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and equipment.
• Oversee day-to-day pastry operations and quality standards.
• Ensure desserts are served at the correct temperature and records kept.
• Stock control and inventory management.
• Support safe working environment with Chef Manager.
• Build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Daily and weekly cleaning schedules.
• Develop innovative dessert offerings and seasonal menus.
• Undertake any other duties.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Under pressure

Hygiene & safety

Adaptability

Education

Culinary, bakery, or pastry qualification

Job description

Aramark Ireland is recruiting an experienced Pastry Chef to join our team at a client site near Cork City Centre. You will prepare, bake, and present a wide range of desserts, pastries, breads, and baked goods while maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in pastry, relevant qualification, HACCP experience, and the ability to contribute to menu planning, costing, and innovation within a busy pastry section.