Exciting Opportunity for Pastry Chef– Prestigious Catering Team
Are you a skilled and passionate Pastry Chef looking for an exciting new role? We are seeking an enthusiastic Pastry Chef to join a prestigious catering team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, work in a supportive and creative environment, and contribute to delivering exceptional dining experiences.
In this role, you will ensure excellent quality across all pastry and dessert offerings while assisting with preparation, presentation, and seasonal menu development. You will help manage food costs, support revenue goals, and comply with food hygiene, allergen, and safety regulations.
Maintaining a clean and organised pastry section is essential, along with developing creative pastry dishes for conference menus. You must wear a clean, laundered uniform daily and support the Head Chef and Senior Pastry Chef in daily operations. Additionally, you will perform any other duties reasonably required in this role.
What’s in it for you?
* Annual Salary: £29,039 per annual(depending on experience).
* Benefits Package:
* 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
* Pension scheme with employer contributions.
* Meals on duty.
* Access to a healthcare cash plan (prescriptions, dental, optical, physiotherapy).
* Discretionary bonus scheme.
* Car parking (subject to availability).
Working Hours:
* Average of 37.5 hours per week.
* Rotational shifts, including evenings and weekends.
* Occasional out-of-hours work may be required to meet business needs.
About You:
* Qualifications: City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ 1 & 2 equivalent, or a pastry/baking qualification.
* Experience: Proven track record in a similar environment.
* Skills & Knowledge:
* Exceptional eye for detail and superior organisational skills.
* Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Understanding of HACCP, COSHH, and allergen legislation.
* Good working knowledge of health & safety regulations.
* Personal Attributes: Friendly, approachable, responsible, and adaptable.
* Flexibility: Ability to work various shifts, including weekends, late and early shifts.
If you're passionate about pastry and looking for a fantastic opportunity in a well-regarded catering team, this is the role for you!
How to Apply:
For more information or to apply, contact Catherine at Select Recruitment. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! #J-18808-Ljbffr