Job Description

As Pastry Chef, you will be a vital part of our high performing brigade and will be producing delicious pastry items and desserts plus other food in a well-equipped kitchen, developing your skills under the guidance of our talented brigade of chefs. You\'ll become a member of our family who helps us create amazing experiences for our guests through delivering warm hospitality in every interaction.

The restaurant is seeking to obtain a second rosette in the next 12/18 months with the food being described as seasonal, with a focus on local produce from the county.

Your day to day

• Use your eye for quality and creative flair to produce high quality food from scratch
• As Pastry Chef, you will create seasonal desserts and afternoon tea items with the support of the Head Chef
• Manage a section within the kitchen, cooking with fresh ingredients
• Ensure the highest levels of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times
• Maintain areas of work and machinery
• Control the order and storage of food supplies
• Support other team members across the kitchen
• Team work

Who are we looking for?

This role is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about pastry and desserts, a team player, committed and has a natural drive for excellence. If you are seeking to advance your career, we can support you to grow and improve your skills in a foward thinking team striving for a second AA rosette.

Ideally, you will have a minimum of 2 years previous experience in a similar role in a bakery or pastry environment with the proven ability to produce high quality food, ideally using fresh produce and create new recipes and dishes on a seasonal basis.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• Tips paid monthly
• Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Free use of our brilliant gym on site and discounted Spa treatments
• Free meal whilst on duty
• Discounted accommodation, food and drink in our beautiful properties across the country
• Free car parking
• Pension & Life assurance
• A fun environment where you will receive training and support to develop & progress
• Long service awards including free meals and free stays with your friends and family

Thwaites