Production Chef De Partie Pastry/Kitchen

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Bray; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Avoca is seeking a skilled and versatile Pastry & Savoury Chef with experience across pastry and savoury production in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will produce a wide range of high-quality sweet and savoury products while upholding the highest standards of food safety, quality and consistency.

You will work flexibly across all production areas as part of one integrated team, supporting daily production requirements and ensuring products are delivered to specification.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastry and savoury production in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Produce a wide range of high-quality sweet and savoury products while maintaining food safety and quality.
• Works across production areas as part of one integrated team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking, baking, and finishing a variety of pastry and savoury products.
• Following recipes, specifications, and production schedules to ensure consistency and quality.
• Working across multiple production areas to support business and operational requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance.
• Ensuring products meet quality, presentation, and customer standards.
• Monitoring ingredient usage and minimising waste.
• Supporting new product development trials and seasonal product launches.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Collaborating with colleagues to achieve production targets and deadlines.

Skills

Food safety

HACCP compliance

Team player

Pastry and savoury production

Recipe following

Quality focus

Job description

Avoca

Location: On site / Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality | Chefs
Salary: Competitive salary

Location:

Bray Business Park

Southern Cross Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 W8P3

Hours:Monday to Friday (Full-Time)

11.00am-20.00pm Working hours/times may vary during peak trading periods to meet business requirements

Please note that Avoca does not provide visa, employment permit or work permit sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the legal right to work in Ireland at the time of application.

Reports To:Head Pastry Chef / Production Manager

A skilled and versatile Pastry & Savoury Chef with experience working across both pastry and savoury production within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Responsible for producing a wide range of high-quality sweet and savoury products while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and consistency. Works flexibly across all production areas as part of one integrated team, supporting daily production requirements and ensuring products are delivered to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking, baking, and finishing a variety of pastry and savoury products.
• Following recipes, specifications, and production schedules to ensure consistency and quality.
• Working across multiple production areas to support business and operational requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance.
• Ensuring products meet quality, presentation, and customer standards.
• Monitoring ingredient usage and minimising waste.
• Supporting new product development trials and seasonal product launches.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Collaborating with colleagues to achieve production targets and deadlines.

Personal Profile

A flexible, reliable, and quality-focused chef who thrives in a production environment. Strong team player with the ability to adapt to changing priorities, work efficiently under pressure, and contribute positively to a one-team culture across both pastry and savoury departments.

What We Offer

• Monday to Friday working schedule outside key trading periods
• Training and development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to grow and develop within the business.
• Staff meals onsite

Avoca is an equal opportunities employer