Job Description Job Title: Pastry Chef (Chef de Partie level)
Hours of work: Average of 37.5 hours per week.
The kitchen staff work a rota system which includes working evenings and weekends. Because of the nature of the client’s activities, some work out of hours may also be necessary. Shifts may change in order to cover business needs.
Department: Hospitality
Responsible to: Head Chef and Senior Pastry Chef
Purpose of Job: As the Pastry Chef, you are responsible for operating within the pastry section of the kitchen to deliver an excellent customer experience and to assist in the development of seasonal offerings.
Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensure excellent quality throughout the dessert offerings
• Assist in the coordination of all pastry and dessert preparation and presentation
• Assist in the production to facilitate daily requirements
• Contribute to the development of appropriate seasonal menu offerings
• Help towards managing food cost controls to contribute to F&B revenue
• Comply with food hygiene and Health, Allergen Information and Safety regulations
• Adhere to the personal hygiene standards issued by the Head Chef
• Help to develop and design pastry dishes that are suitable for use for the conference menus
• Ensure the pastry room is kept in a clean and tidy condition and stocks are managed within budgetary constraints
• Ensure that a clean laundered uniform is worn every day
• Any other duties reasonably required of a person working in this position
Salary: £30,562 p.a. depending on experience
Annual Leave: 34 days per year (including bank holidays)
Other details: Car parking (when available), Pension, Meals on Duty, Healthcare Cash Plan, Bonus Scheme.
Breaks include a 30 minute lunch/dinner break and a 15 minute break depending on shift pattern.
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