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Pastry Chef - Night Shift at Leyton
We are seeking a talented and passionate Pastry Chef to join our team on the night shift at our Leyton location. As a Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for creating high-quality cakes, confectionery, tray bakes, and other sweet treats using traditional methods and premium ingredients. Your role involves preparation, mixing, baking, piping, and decorating to ensure our products meet the highest standards.
Package:
* Up to £35.5k per annum
* A flexible work environment
* GP helpline
* Free food and drinks during shifts
* 50% discount when not working
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare, bake, pipe, and decorate a variety of pastry products, including cakes, tray bakes, and confectionery.
* Ensure all products are of the highest quality and consistency.
* Maintain cleanliness and organization in the pastry section, adhering to hygiene and food safety standards.
* Collaborate with the bakery team to meet production targets and foster a positive working environment.
* Operate and maintain pastry kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
About you:
* Qualifications: Food Safety Level 2 (preferred). Formal pastry or confectionery qualifications are advantageous.
* Experience: 3+ years in a pastry or kitchen environment, with exposure to various products, including those with fresh cream.
* Skills: Excellent attention to detail, high-quality standards, cleanliness, and teamwork.
* Knowledge: Solid understanding of pastry techniques, ingredients, and food safety. Comfortable with kitchen tools and equipment.
* Communication: Ability to work under pressure, responsible, adaptable, committed to quality, open to feedback, positive attitude, and a team-oriented approach.
This is a full-time position requiring night and weekend availability, totaling 45 hours per week across 5 days out of 7.
If you are a passionate pastry chef eager to work with the best ingredients and create exceptional products, join Ole & Steen and help us deliver quality, craftsmanship, and creativity in everything we bake!
Why Join Ole & Steen?
At Ole & Steen, we value our people and their growth. This role offers an opportunity to impact careers and shape leadership in a fast-growing, customer-focused organization. Join us in our mission to rise, lead, and care for our "dough"—our team, culture, and future.
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