Pastry Chef - Production

We are currently looking for a passionate Pastry Chef in our production unit to join our family at Daylesford Farm near Kingham.

Full time contract, 40 hours per week (one Sunday a month), £9.50 - £10.25 per hour. Shifts are generally spread between 6 am to 4 pm.

50% staff discount, free uniforms, development and many other benefits.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Pastry Chef at Daylesford you will be working alongside our dedicated Patisserie team at our organic farm in rural Gloucestershire, producing the highest-quality Patisserie products for sale in our four Daylesford Organic Farm Shops and via our Wholesale customers. You will be striving to deliver the best performance in order to ensure that all work is completed efficiently, safely and appropriately. Previous experience as a Pastry Chef in either a restaurant/hotel or food production environment is essential. You will be working within a fast-paced, varied and extremely rewarding environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuring that all ingredients are prepared, weighed and measured ready for production
• Executing/baking a wide range of pastries, cakes, biscuits, scones, tarts, puddings and other confectionary to the highest possible standards
• Working safely and efficiently to ensure that all daily orders are completed at a fulfilment rate of 98% or above
• Executing all products as per company specifications and quality standards
• Carrying out all food preparation in a timely and professional manner
• Adhering to the standards set out by the Soil Association and SALSA
• Working towards minimising wastage, and ensuring that any unavoidable wastage is recorded accurately

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Career progression
• 28 days holiday (incl bank holiday)
• 50% staff food discount
• 30% company discount
• Stakeholder pension scheme
• Subsidised private medical insurance

If this sounds like you, please send us your CV and cover letter.

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