Pastry Chef
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £24494/annum
Our prestigious client based in Long Sutton, Hook is seeking a Pastry Chef to join their catering team.
This is a full-time permanent role, however, you will only be required to work 42 weeks of the year, meaning you will have 10 full weeks off paid!
The hours for the Pastry Chef role will mainly be Monday to Friday, 6 am-2 pm and 7 am-3 pm, some flexibility can be negotiated but will depend on the business needs.
The starting salary inclusive of holiday pay is £24,494, however, on the successful completion of the probationary period, this will be reviewed. You will be paid evenly over 12 months.
Pastry Chef person specification:
* Excellent culinary skills.
* Extensive knowledge of ‘pastry’ national/international cuisine and current market trends.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
* An ability to lead & support other members of the catering team
* A flair and enthusiasm to produce new and exciting dishes with full recipes and allergens.
* Fully competent with all basic H&S and food hygiene practices.
* Smart and appropriately dressed in chefs’ whites at all times
* Good time management and organisational skills.
* Ability to work well under pressure.
* Ability to achieve and set standards and operate to performance criteria, with particular regard to all health & hygiene regulations.
* A positive approach to learning in the role and identifying own training needs as appropriate
* To introduce new hot and cold foods, cakes/sweets on a regular basis.
* To help with the development of all sweet products.
Pastry Chef main tasks and responsibilities:
* Assist in the management of food standards and quality with hygiene during all stages of food preparation and production.
* Work with the Head Chef in creating and developing new menu ideas.
* Assist in the kitchen management of identifying and labeling the 14 major food allergies (as specified by law) and help calculate nutritional values within your area.
* Ensure that all dishes are prepared, cooked and served to the highest possible standard at all times in line with menu specifications & food hygiene.
* Ensure that kitchen preparation and clear-down procedures are followed on a daily basis.
* Ensure that a high standard of kitchen cleanliness is maintained at all times.
* Ensure good H&S and food hygiene practices are followed at all times.
* Ensure minimum wastage occurs within the kitchen, implementing ideas for reducing wastage wherever possible.
* Assist with the effective management of stock control and portion control.
* Comply with all Company policies, procedures and statutory regulations including H&S, environmental health, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire & COSHH.
* Ensure that all equipment used in the kitchen is in safe working order. Report any faults to the Head Chef, ensuring they are rectified and that the equipment is not used until safe again.
* Ensure all required H&S records and procedures are adhered to at all times, including stock rotation and temperature records.
Due to my client’s rural location, you will need your own vehicle to commute to the workplace
More Information
- Address RG29, Long Sutton, Hampshire
