Baker / Pastry Chef Vacancy Huntingdon

Hours: 40 hours per week – flexible schedule possible, Sunday to Thursday

Location: Huntingdon

Rate of pay: from £12.50/hour, depending on experience

What are we looking for

We are looking for an experienced baker/pastry chef to run a daily production of a variety of artisan breads, dough, desserts, pastries or other sweet goods to a high standard. The products need to be standardised but have a professional and creative presentation.

In addition, you will be expected to create and prepare new products for future production.

Your skill in baking high quality treats should be matched by your creativity to develop new amazing tastes and recipes.

You will be working 40 hours a week, Sunday to Thursday. You hours will be 4pm -11pm, but flexible hours are possible.

Responsibilities:

Prepare a wide variety of goods such as Bread, cakes, and dough following traditional and modern recipes
Create new and exciting baked goods and desserts to renew our products and engage the interest of customers
Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting
Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget
Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking
Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently
Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel
Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards

Requirements:

At least 2 years experience working as a baker or pastry chef in a professional kitchen or a Level 2 NVQ or equivalent Baker or Pastry qualification
Great attention to detail and creativity
Organising and leadership skills
Willingness to enhance professional knowledge
In-depth knowledge of hygiene and food safety rules, food preparation and baking techniques, and nutrition
Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten-free, sugarless, etc.)

What can you expect from us

Competitive pay
Free uniform
Free staff Christmas party
Pension contribution scheme

Posted on 17/04/2024.

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