Job Description

Downham Hall is looking for a keen, enthusiastic Pastry Chef in our 2 AA Rosette restaurant and events business . This is an exciting role which allows creativity and produce desserts which are seasonal and hold a level of skill.

We make everything in house and the successful applicant will be working on our restaurant desserts and savoury pastry dishes as well as providing desserts for our many events.

This is a family run business where everything is prepared fresh by us and produce is bought of a high quality and locally from our suppliers with great reviews for our food and service.

We are looking for a motivated, hard working team player who will take initiative and work with our team of chefs on producing high quality cakes, pastries, possibly bread for our events and afternoon teas as well as preparing for our events in terms of buffet food.

Producing homemade food is an essential part of what we are and our excellent reputation is well known for producing some of the best Afternoon Teas in the area. This is a great opportunity for someone who wishes to work in an innovative environment, working closely with our chefs to produce interesting ideas and creations to our menu. As a 2AA rosette restaurant and wedding venue we offer a range of different culinary options.

Shifts will vary and be spread amongst the team. We are particularly well known for our afternoon teas, Sunday Lunch, events, great service and beautiful scenery. We require someone hard working, passionate about producing high quality food and able to work under pressure at times of busy service.

An ability to get here via car is highly recommended as we are based in the countryside and public transport is not available to our venue.

Job Duties:

Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner Follow recipes and presentation specifications Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently Maintain a clean working station whilst adhering to health & safety standards Assist with the cleaning and organisation of kitchen and equipment Restock items as needed throughout the shift Adhere to all food hygiene & safety standards
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: from 30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Discounted or free food On-site parking
Schedule:

10 hour shift 8 hour shift Weekend availability
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Work remotely

No

Requirements

Previous experience is necessary Must be able to work within a small team Must be flexible and available for weekend shifts/ where needed. Immediate start

Responsibilities

Stock rotation Helping maintain health and safety regulations Food preparation
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 30,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Tips
Benefits:

Discounted or free food On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift Weekend availability
Experience:

baking: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person