Key details
1. Ref: 649324
2. Closing Date: 24 Apr 26
3. Location: Hampshire
We are looking for a talented and creative Pastry Chef to join our busy garden centre café. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about baking and enjoys working in a relaxed, customer-focused environment.
You’ll be responsible for producing a range of high-quality, freshly baked cakes, pastries, and desserts that complement our café offering and delight our customers.
Benefits of Pastry Chef
4. Daytime hours (no late evenings)
5. Opportunity to showcase creativity with seasonal bakes
6. Staff discounts within the garden centre
7. Competitive salary based on experience
8. Training and development opportunities
Responsibilities of Pastry Chef
9. Prepare and bake a variety of cakes, traybakes, scones, pastries, and desserts daily
10. Ensure all products are presented to a high standard
11. Manage stock levels, ordering, and ingredient rotation
12. Maintain a clean, organised, and compliant kitchen environment
13. Work closely with the café team to meet customer demand, especially during busy periods
About you
14. Previous experience as a Pastry Chef, Baker, or similar role
15. Passion for baking with strong attention to detail
16. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced front facing environment
17. Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
18. A creative approach to menu development
19. Good time management and organisational skills