Production Chef De Partie Pastry/Kitchen

Avoca Ireland; Bray; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals onsite

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to grow within the company

Job summary

Avoca Ireland Bray is seeking a flexible, reliable chef to join our production kitchen, responsible for pastry and savoury items crafted to a high standard. The role involves following recipes, production schedules, and working across production areas to support operations.

You will maintain food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance, ensure quality and presentation, monitor waste, and assist with new product development and seasonal launches.

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.

Job description

Location

Avoca Production
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

Reports To

Head Pastry Chef / Production Manager

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

If you have a passion for food and are looking to build your career within a professional production environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Avoca is an equal opportunities employer