Job Description: Pastry Chef
We are seeking a talented pastry chef who thrives in a busy environment and has previous experience working on a pastry section in a restaurant. The ideal candidate will be innovative, able to develop new ideas and menus, and stay current with the latest food trends and techniques while maintaining a strong foundation in traditional pastry skills.
Responsibilities include:
1. Ensuring your section is fully prepared for the next day with fresh mise en place.
2. Executing all dishes according to menu specifications.
3. Running your section efficiently and effectively at all times.
4. Adhering to kitchen audit requirements.
5. Proactively assisting kitchen team members and colleagues.
6. Sharing knowledge and passion for food with junior staff.
7. Learning about products and production processes.
8. Complying with internal audit standards.
9. Highlighting health and safety matters to your line manager.
10. Supervising junior chefs during service.
11. Maintaining portion control according to company guidelines.
12. Recording recipes for new dishes and submitting them to the Sous Chef.
13. Supporting testing for accurate costings and final presentation.
14. Challenging junior chefs when standards are not met and supporting their improvement.
Our company is committed to social and environmental responsibility. We aim to bring our purpose to life by driving meaningful improvements, contributing to our journey as a B Corp, and aligning with our sustainability vision. We encourage our team to inspire and empower customers, suppliers, and partners to live and work more consciously, creating a positive impact on the world.
About Us: The Bamford Collection is a group of consciously minded lifestyle brands dedicated to nourishing and nurturing people and the planet. Our flagship, The Wild Rabbit, is a modern British inn located in the heart of the Cotswolds, serving locally sourced, seasonal food in a relaxed setting.
Benefits include:
* Discounts on products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one.
* Paid volunteering days, with one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice.
* Subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
* Pension scheme contributing up to 9% of your salary, with company contributions up to 4.5%.
* Life assurance coverage up to one year's salary.
* Mental health support through our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
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