Sous Chef

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Cork; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 40,000; 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 upholding the highest standards of quality and hygiene.

This role offers opportunities for creativity and career progression within a leading catering and facilities management company. You will work within a strong team, ensure food safety compliance, and contribute to menu

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary, bakery, or pastry qualification.
• 1-2 years' experience in a professional pastry, bakery, or catering environment.
• Experience with HACCP procedures and food safety documentation.
• Proven ability to prepare, bake, and present a wide range of high-quality desserts, pastries, breads, and baked goods.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, ingredient functionality, and dessert presentation.
• Experience with menu planning, recipe development, and dessert innovation.
• Understanding of food costings, stock control, and waste management principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, bake, and present a range of high-quality desserts, pastries, breads, and other baked goods in line with client requirements and company standards.
• Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, food safety, service, and presentation in accordance with HACCP and Health & Safety legislation.
• Assist with dessert and bakery menu planning and menu costings to ensure budgeted gross profit margins are achieved while minimising waste.
• Order food and bakery supplies in line with company purchasing policies, ensuring approved suppliers are used at all times.
• Complete all Food Safety and Quality documentation accurately and consistently within the pastry section.

Skills

Pastry passion

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Customer service mindset

Education

Culinary, bakery or pastry qualification

Job description

Aramark Ireland is currently recruiting for an experienced and passionate Pastry Chef to join our team at a client site near Cork City Centre. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, baking, and presenting a wide range of high-quality desserts, pastries, breads, and baked goods while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene.

This is an excellent opportunity for a creative and motivated pastry professional looking to further their career within a leading catering and facilities management company.

• Prepare, bake, and present a range of high-quality desserts, pastries, breads, and other baked goods in line with client requirements and company standards.
• Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, food safety, service, and presentation in accordance with HACCP and Health & Safety legislation.
• Assist with dessert and bakery menu planning and menu costings to ensure budgeted gross profit margins are achieved while minimising waste.
• Order food and bakery supplies in line with company purchasing policies, ensuring approved suppliers are used at all times.
• Complete all Food Safety and Quality documentation accurately and consistently within the pastry section.
• Maintain excellent standards of personal hygiene, kitchen cleanliness, and equipment maintenance.
• Take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the pastry section, ensuring consistently high standards of quality and service.
• Ensure all desserts and baked goods are presented to the required standard and served at the appropriate temperature, with all required temperature records completed.
• Participate in stock control procedures and assist in maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
• Review kitchen hazards regularly with the Chef Manager and contribute to a safe working environment.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, customers, colleagues, and management.
• Carry out daily and weekly cleaning schedules to the required standard.
• Assist with the development of innovative dessert offerings, seasonal menus, and special event catering.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties associated with the role.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary, bakery, or pastry qualification.
• 1-2 years' experience working in a professional pastry, bakery, or catering environment.
• Experience working with HACCP procedures and food safety documentation.
• Proven ability to prepare, bake, and present a wide range of high-quality desserts, pastries, breads, and baked goods.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, ingredient functionality, and dessert presentation.
• Experience with menu planning, recipe development, and dessert innovation.
• Understanding of food costings, stock control, and waste management principles.

Skills & Attributes

• Passion for pastry, baking, and culinary excellence.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow and provide clear written and verbal instructions.
• Professional, positive, and courteous manner.
• High standards of personal presentation and hygiene.
• Customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering exceptional service.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours and business needs.Willingness to undertake ongoing training and development.

Additional Information

About Aramark
Aramark Ireland is a leader in food, facilities, and workplace services, supporting clients across healthcare, education, business, and the public sector. With over 40 years in Ireland and more than 8,000 colleagues across Ireland and Northern Ireland, we are committed to service excellence, innovation, sustainability, and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, colleagues, and communities.

Aramark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all candidates.