Pastry Chef – £15 an hour package – Live in available Full Time

Ampney Crucis, Gloucestershire
Jubilee Catering Recruitment

Our Client is a boutique and busy hotel in the heart of the Cotswolds.

Role Overview

As a Pastry Chef, you will look after and create a variety of baked goods, desserts, cakes, and bread in-house.

You ll have the freedom to craft delicious and innovative pastries that complement our menus while using fresh, seasonal, and locally-sourced ingredients.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, bake, and decorate a wide variety of pastries, cakes, desserts, and bread all made from scratch in-house.
• Experiment with new techniques and recipes, contributing creative ideas to elevate our pastry offerings.
• Maintain an organized and clean pastry section, adhering to all hygiene and safety standards.
• Manage pastry-related stock and ingredient orders to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef and kitchen team to integrate pastries into the wider menu, including for special events or seasonal offerings.
• Mentor and guide junior kitchen staff as required, ensuring best practices are followed.

Highlights:

• Exciting Career Opportunities: Explore diverse career paths across our group of hotels and pubs.
• Supportive Work Environment: A collaborative, trusting atmosphere where your contributions are valued.
• Learning & Development: Access to continuous training and development opportunities.
• Generous Staff Discounts:
  • 25% discount on food and drink at all pubs and hotels
  • Discounted stays
• Fair Share of Tips: Weekly paid tips on top of your hourly rate.
• Exclusive Benefits: Access to a platform for discounts at 100s of retailers, gyms, cinemas, and more.
• Healthcare Cash Plan: After one year, access to a 24-hour GP service and the ability to claim money back for dental and eyecare appointments.
• Wagestream: Option to receive up to 35% of your pay as you earn it, without waiting for payday.

Ideal Candidate:

• Passion for Pastry & Baking: You love working with fresh, high-quality ingredients and take pride in crafting pastries, cakes, and bread from scratch.
• Creativity & Innovation: You re always looking to experiment with new techniques and flavors to create standout pastry items.
• Attention to Detail: You have a keen eye for presentation and quality, ensuring every baked item looks and tastes perfect.
• Team Player: You work well in a busy kitchen environment and are willing to collaborate and support the wider team.
• Time Management: Able to work efficiently and effectively to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Please note that due to the high volume of applications only successful candidates will be contacted.