Pastry Junior Sous Chef — 5-Star Kitchen Leader

Kohler Co.; Poland; On-site; PLN 164,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Discounts at resort

Wider Kohler discounts

Kohler Waters Fitness access

Mortgage advice

Cycle2Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, part of Kohler Co., is seeking a Junior Sous Chef (Pastry) to join our award-winning pastry team in the UK. This full-time, on-site role involves leading a pastry section, preparing exquisite dishes from locally sourced Scottish produce, and developing your skills under a senior team.

You will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensure HACCP compliance, and contribute to menu development while maintaining our high standards and supporting professional

Qualifications

• Similar experience in a 5-star establishment.
• Desire to move into a management position with increased responsibilities.
• Solid knowledge of culinary terminology and techniques.
• SVQ 1 & 2 or MVQ or equivalent qualification.
• Intermediate Health and Safety knowledge (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee food production as directed by the Senior Team and to present it at the times required.
• Assist the Pastry Sous Chef in the planning, preparation and execution of new menus and ideas.
• Make sure that the Chef de Parties, Commis Chefs, Demi Chefs are working to standard, supervise, guide and motivate them.
• Maintain high levels of communication between Senior Team and Chef de Parties at all times, in particular ensuring special messages & requests are dealt with promptly.
• Assist the Pastry Sous chef in the ordering of food purchases and stock control, ensuring that stock levels are in line with business levels.
• Maintaining discipline in a fair and consistent manner including timekeeping.
• Have your own basic set of equipment including knives, pallet knives, mini scales etc.
• To understand the menus and operating procedure of the kitchen and run your section accordingly.
• Ensure all HACCP systems are followed, and due diligence is completed on a day-to-day basis by you and the team.
• To be fully conversant with your departmental LQA standards

Skills

5-star experience

Leadership potential

Culinary terminology

HACCP knowledge

Health & safety basics

Education

SVQ 1 & 2 / MVQ or equivalent

Job description

The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, part of Kohler Co., is seeking a Junior Sous Chef (Pastry) to join our award-winning pastry team in the UK. This full-time, on-site role involves leading a pastry section, preparing exquisite dishes from locally sourced Scottish produce, and developing your skills under a senior team.

You will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensure HACCP compliance, and contribute to menu development while maintaining our high standards and supporting professional