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Pastry Chef - Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Employer
Phyllis Court Club
Location
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Salary
£27,000 - £30,000 per annum DOE
Closing date
8 Jun 2023

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Pastry Chef - Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Your responsibilities as a Pastry Chef

  • To assist the Head Chef in increasing the quality of the food operation in pastry section. Creating new ideas for menus. Working closely with the Head Chef on menus across the entire estate, tasting preparation and execution with the Head Chef to help win future business.
  • To develop new catering ideas and putting them into production for the pastry team to execute. Keen monitoring that the quality of the food in all areas of the pastry kitchen are to the standards of the kitchen during all stages of production.
  • To bring in house a better % of freshly made products.
  • To coordinate with the Head chef tastings with the kitchen team so new training and re training can be given.
  • To participate and action with the Head Chef the company’s Food Safety management system (FOOD ALERT).
  • To maintain high levels of hygiene and health and safety.
  • To be part responsible for the development of the juniors in the pastry team with clear goals of what they are needed to perform on daily basis conforming to all the legislation.
  • To co-write all menus with the Head Chef for the operation, based on the business needs.
  • Arrange days out to see new operations and discuss ways to develop new ideas in the kitchen.
  • To understand and control stock control and purchasing for the kitchens ensuring wastage is controlled.
  • Take every opportunity to discuss ideas with customers & obtain constructive feedback.
  • To ensure that all food is stored in the correct manner and that stock rotation is properly carried out.
  • To ensure the Staff Food provision is monitored and delivered to an acceptable standard.
  • To create applicable dietary and allergen information sheets of all menus where needed and attend regular briefings of the front of house teams to make sure the tastings and trainings within them is being attained and that the staff understand the menus and dietary s that come with it.
  • To report any abuse of Club property to the Head Chef or Management.
  • To help train the kitchen staff with the skills required so that they can complete their job efficiently and safely.
  • To be aware of Health and Safety at Work and Hygiene regulations and report any irregularities to the Head Chef.
  • To report all accidents to Head Chef or Duty Manager.
  • To ensure good working relationships with kitchen personnel and all other departments within the Club setting an example to others.
  • To adhere to the fire procedures as laid down by the Club.
  • To carry out any reasonable tasks set by Management.
  • To participate in the department meetings.
  • Weekly meetings with the Head chef to gather and organize all working operations.

Essential Requirements of a Pastry Chef

  • Passionate about working in hospitality.
  • Previous experience working in a kitchen environment preferably with pastry.
  • Great eye for detail and take pride in delivering beautiful and tasty food.
  • Be organised and able to work under pressure.
  • Team player essential with a flexible and adaptable approach to work.
  • Keen to progress to more senior levels within the kitchen.
  • High level of professionalism.
  • Good personnel hygiene.
  • Good communicator.
  • Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a private members Club or similar environment.
  • Experience in fine dining.
  • First Aid trained or willingness to attain.
  • Ability to communicate using sign language.

Benefits of Pastry Chef

  • Perkbox (discounts at high street retailers and restaurants)
  • Gym & swim access at the Fitness Centre
  • Full training including Flow online trainings and certificates
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support
  • Meals and hot drinks while on duty
  • Complimentary parking onsite
  • Friends and family rates for hotel accommodation and special event bookings
  • Friends and family tickets for Henley Royal Regatta
  • Staff socials and events
  • Automatic enrolment in the Club pension scheme
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Membership to the Institute of Hospitality after successfully passing probation
  • Option to join the UK Healthcare Cash Plan scheme after successfully passing probation
  • Staff accommodation on request.

Company

Company info
Website
Mini-site
Phyllis Court Club
Telephone
01491570500
Location
Phyllis Court Drive
HENLEY-ON-THAMES
United Kingdom
RG9 2HT
GB

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