Pastry Chef/Baker

Pastry Chef/Baker

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This very busy independent all-day café/restaurant situated in one of Londons parks is looking for an experienced pastry chef/baker to support the Head Baker on the daytime bakery operation. The company operate 3 busy sites, and the bakery produces sourdoughs, ciabattas, cakes, traybakes, muffins and pastries for all 3 cafes . This includes the eat in and food-to-go counters and sourdough pizzas in the summer months. The night baker is responsible for most of the bread production.
The bakery is air-conditioned and professionally equipped with Chandley ovens, Ferneto Mixers & JAC Slicer etc.
You will be working in a small, friendly team, and will help with all aspects of the production and efficient running of the bakery, including:
meeting daily production targets for all 3 sites
developing and managing recipes and production
overseeing accurate and clear packing
stock management and ordering
new product development
staff training
food safety and hygiene
Required skills and experience:
passion and enthusiasm for pastry, bread and quality ingredients
previous experience in a similar bakery or patisserie
punctual and organized
meticulous attention to detail
creative flair
financially aware
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable pastry chef/baker with good commercial bakery experience and a can do attitude to work. Capable of working in a small hands-on team delivering a high standard product; in touch with responsible food provenance and industry trends. xwzovoh
5-day week Daytime only
Salary: £16 to £20 an hour depending on experience
Company Pension Scheme + meals and drinks on duty.
Excellent work/life balance