Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly-motivated and experienced Pastry Chef to join our team. This is a full-time role (40 hours per week) requiring early starts and weekend shifts at our remote facility, therefore a full UK driving license, or alternative means of getting here, is essential. Salary is above Real Living Wage and variable depending on experience. All overtime hours are paid.

As a Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for our core pastry production. This role encompasses bakery mise en place but will also include other duties to support the Head Baker and Line Cook.

The ideal candidate will have:

At least 2 years' experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Excellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail An ability to work well in a small, energetic team A good level of fitness and an ability to handle flour bags (16-25kg) A solid work ethic
if you have less experience but can demonstrate you have an aptitude to make a great Pastry Chef then we'd also like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients accurately Pastry preparations including doughs, laminations and fillings including preparations of whole fruits, savoury fillings, creams, custards, flavoured oils and spreads (list not exhaustive) Maintaining sourdough starters Baking pastry using a roll-in, rotary oven; cooking of other foods and preparations using ovens and induction hobs Maintaining a clean and organised workspace, strictly adhering to food safety protocols Ensure all baked products meet quality standards before serving or selling Monitoring stock levels, ensuring proper storage of all bakery ingredients and consumables; Communicating with management about stock levels for timely ordering of ingredients and consumables Customer service duties in our retail shop in Hillsborough if/when required (Friday & Saturday only)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,040.00-35,360.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Lisburn BT27 6XQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you able to lift and carry up to 25kg of flour at any one time? Are you willing to work early morning shift patterns i.e., from 3am-1pm?
Work Location: In person