Position: Professional Pastry Maker / Baker - Pastry Chef
Location: Colchester CO6, Essex
Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
About Us
Blackwell & Co Master Butchers & Curers known as Direct Meats are a quality-focused wholesale butcher and bakery dedicated to producing exceptional savoury and sweet pastries, baked goods, and artisan products. We pride ourselves on craftsmanship, creativity, and consistency at medium to large volumes. Were now looking for a skilled pastry maker / baker to join our team and help elevate and assist with the growing production line with new innovative and expanding products.
Role Overview
As our professional pastry maker / baker, you will be responsible for creating high-quality savoury and sweet pastries and baked goods including pies, sausage rolls and speciality goods. You will assist and oversee the production of different pastry, maintain standards, and contribute to developing new recipes and seasonal items.
Key Responsibilities
Produce pastry and key bakery items to a consistently high standard
Manage daily preparation and baking schedules
Maintain hygiene, food safety, and kitchen cleanliness
Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering
Work efficiently during busy production periods
Collaborate with the wider bakery team and other teams
Run the pastry production line with and other manufacturing machinery training will be provided
Assist with managing and supervising growing bakery team
About You
Proven experience as a pastry chef or baker
Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, doughs, lamination, and desserts
Good understanding of food safety standards
Creative, organised, and detail-focused
Able to work early mornings and in a fast-paced environment
A team player with a passion for great food
Benefits:
Casual dress code
Full PPE provided
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking
20 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
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