Pastry Commis Chef

Bedruthan Hotel Limited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative team as a Pastry Commis Chef at a family-owned hotel, where your passion for baking will shine. In this role, you'll assist in creating delightful pastries and desserts, ensuring quality and presentation meet the highest standards. You'll work alongside experienced chefs, gaining valuable skills in a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive pay, tips, and a range of perks including discounts and health benefits. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a forward-thinking business that values its team members and offers a permanent contract with generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay plus tips

Learning and career progression opportunities

28 days holiday per year

Long service scheme

40% off food and drinks

Local partnership discounts

Health Shield Healthcare Plan

On-site team accommodation

Qualifications

• Passion for pastry and baking with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to maintain high hygiene standards and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing pastries and baked goods according to recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Pastry Preparation

Ingredient Measurement

Team Collaboration

Hygiene Standards

Education

Basic Kitchen Knowledge

Job description

Since the opening of our new bakery, demand for our range of artisan breads, sweet treats and savoury snacks has shot up and our close-knit pastry team are looking to expand. As our Pastry Commis Chef, you will work under the supervision of our pastry chef and assist in the preparation of our pastries, desserts, baked goods and breads.

Our menus and creations are inspired by the seasons and our specialist Cornish growers, farmers and fisherman. This role will help provide the professional delivery of these menus.

You must be well presented, articulate and driven, and have a natural tendency to do everything to the best of your ability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the preparation of our products according to the recipes and standards set by our head chef
• Measuring and weighing ingredients accurately and ensuring that all ingredients are fresh and of high quality
• Assisting in the decoration and presentation of our products
• Maintaining your area’s cleanliness, tidiness and adhering to the highest hygiene levels
• Being receptive to feedback from the team to improve your methods and progress your own skills

Our Next Pastry Commis Chef Will:

• Be passionate about working for an innovative and forward-thinking business
• Be eager to learn and willing to acquire new skills in a new environment
• Have a keen interest in pastry and baking in general
• Be used to working as part of a team to succeed together
• Have basic knowledge of kitchen work

What We Offer:

As a family-owned independent Cornish business, we value every member of our talented team, and we offer a range of benefits and perks to reflect our commitment to making our hotels such a desirable place to work. These include:

• Competitive hourly pay plus tips
• A people-centric working environment
• Learning and internal career progression opportunities
• A permanent contract with 28 days holiday per year (29 after 1 year)
• Long service scheme, enjoy a free stay at Bedruthan after your first year!
• Enjoy 40% off food and drinks, along with a range of other services throughout the hotel with our own discount scheme!
• Local partnership discounts
• Health Shield Healthcare Plan
• On-site team accommodation is available