Excellent salary Pastry Chef – £15 an hour package – Live in available Gloucestershire

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

Jubilee Recruitment was acting as an employment agency in relation to this permanent vacancy.