Pastry Chef
Pastry Chef
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Head Chef in all aspects of pastry preparation production and service.
- Ensure the quality consistency and presentation of all baked goods and desserts align with company standards and client expectations.
- Supervise and train pastry team members and kitchen assistants ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation procedures.
- Assist in pastry menu development incorporating seasonal ingredients dietary requirements and innovative techniques.
- Oversee stock control and ordering of baking ingredients maintaining appropriate inventory levels while minimizing waste.
- Collaborate with the catering team to execute special events themed desserts and unique pastry displays.
- Maintain a clean and organised pastry section always following health and safety regulations.
- Support the Head Chef in administrative tasks such as scheduling budgeting and maintaining records of pastry costs and inventory.
- Stay updated on industry trends new pastry techniques and emerging ingredients to enhance the dessert offerings and overall dining experience.
- Foster a positive working environment by demonstrating leadership qualities effective communication and teamwork.
Qualifications :
- Previous experience working in a similar role within a contract catering company bakery or educational institution preferred.
- Culinary degree pastry certification or relevant qualifications from a recognized culinary institute.
- Strong knowledge of pastry techniques baking methods and food safety standards.
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a highvolume pastry kitchen.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility to work evenings weekends and holidays as required.
- Creative fun and enthusiastic with a passion for pastry.
- Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail in pastry presentation.
- A team player who enjoys collaborating and succeeding as part of a team.
- A flexible approach to work adapting to different tasks and challenges.
Additional Information :
Holroyd Howe is one of the UKs leading contract caterers providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.
To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.
We pride ourselves on:
Sustainability
Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.
Nutrition
We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.
Food Innovation
We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.
From tasting tables theme days and food theatre to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory quirky and fun for our pupils helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.
Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children therefore we will require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding any criminal offences and shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search of public available information on suitability to work with children.
This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
