Bread & Pastry Chef
Camden, Stoke Newington, Hackney Downs production site
Hours: 40 hours per week, predominantly Mon - Fri (but flexibility across Mon-Sun if business requires)
Shift patterns: 5.30am-2.30pm (please specify which shift pattern you are interested in)
00 per hour), depending on experience
Employed by: Luminary Bakery Ltd
We are looking for 2 passionate and skilled Bread & Pastry Chefs both with at least 2+ years of high-quality kitchen experience to join our team. This role is central to assisting our Head Baker in designing and executing our bakery and café menus across Luminary Bakery sites.
Menu Creation & Execution: Collaborate with the Head Baker to create, refine, and execute seasonal menus featuring a range of artisanal breads, pastries, and desserts that align with Luminary's ethos, current trends and customer preferences.
Quality Control & Consistency: Ensure all products meet our high standards of taste, presentation, and quality. Develop procedures to optimise ingredient usage while minimising wastage and upholding quality standards.
Manage daily pastry production operations across multiple locations, balancing team assignments and production levels to meet daily demands. Oversee contingency planning and handle fluctuating demands to ensure the team is prepared with coverage for holidays, peak business periods and sickness or leave absences.
Recipe Development: Lead your team in developing new recipes, focusing on diverse, innovative, and seasonally inspired products suitable for various dietary needs including plant-based and gluten-free options. Inventory & Stock Management: Maintain ingredient stocks, source fresh supplies, and manage budgets in collaboration with finance. Implement stock rotation practices to minimise waste and maintain optimal freshness.
Recruit, train, and develop a strong pastry team over time, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Conduct feedback sessions and skills assessments to support professional growth within the team.
Health & Safety Compliance: Uphold sanitation, health, and safety standards, maintaining a clean and organised kitchen.
Experience: Proven experience as a Pastry Chef with expertise in artisan bread, laminated viennoiserie, and pastries. Leadership: Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills to foster an inclusive, creative and productive work environment.
Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality standards.
A creative mindset and a drive for culinary innovation, constantly seeking ways to create new recipes and improve upon existing Luminary products range.
Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with flexibility in handling various shifts, peak business periods and evolving production demands.
Commercial Awareness: Experience with product costing, sales analysis, and inventory management to support effective decision-making and business growth.
Culinary or pastry certification is preferred as well as additional training in food safety and handling.
Experience with bakery production software.
Daily Perks: Free barista coffee daily and 50% off all Luminary food & drink.
Discounts: 20% discount on online purchases (celebration cakes & merchandise), discounts for friends and family.
Wellness Action Plan to support health at work.
Professional Development: Regular training opportunities and involvement in press coverage.
Staff socials, free celebration cake for your birthday!
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