Job Description

Position:

Pastry Chef - Professional Pastry Maker / Baker

Location:

Colchester CO6, Essex

Employment Type:

Full-time / Part-time

Salary:

Starting salary of 27000.00 per annum, based on experience

About Us

Blackwell & Co Master Butchers & Curers known as Direct Meats are a quality-focused wholesale butcher and bakery dedicated to producing exceptional savoury and sweet pastries, baked goods, and artisan products. We pride ourselves on craftsmanship, creativity, and consistency at medium to large volumes. We're now looking for a skilled pastry maker / baker to join our team and help elevate and assist with the growing production line with new innovative and expanding products.

Role Overview

As our professional pastry maker / baker, you will be responsible for creating high-quality savoury and sweet pastries and baked goods including pies , sausage rolls and speciality goods. You will assist and oversee the production of different pastry, maintain standards, and contribute to developing new recipes and seasonal items.

Key Responsibilities

Produce pastry and key bakery items to a consistently high standard

Manage daily preparation and baking schedules

Maintain hygiene, food safety, and kitchen cleanliness

Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering

Work efficiently during busy production periods

Collaborate with the wider bakery team and other teams

Run the pastry production line with and other manufacturing machinery - training will be provided

Assist with managing and supervising growing bakery team

About You

Proven experience as a pastry chef or baker

Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, doughs, lamination, and desserts

Good understanding of food safety standards

Creative, organised, and detail-focused

Able to work early mornings and in a fast-paced environment

A team player with a passion for great food

Benefits:

Casual dress code

Full PPE provided

Company pension

Employee discount

On-site parking

20 days holiday per year plus bank holidays

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Work Location: In person