Description
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Pastry Chef de Partie to become part of our Kitchen team at our state-of-the-art headquarters at Bicester, Oxfordshire.
Our ambition of keeping great food and attentive service at the heart of all we do is something we have always kept as a core value of Absolute Taste, this will never change. Working with the best seasonal ingredients to deliver the best quality is at the heart of everything we do.
Role Responsibilities:
· Working with the Head Pastry Chef and kitchen team following recipe specs.
· To clearly label and rotate stock including allergen information.
· To ensure that the food is of the highest possible standard.
· Working in an organised manner, and cleaning as you go. All areas should be clean and hygienic at all times.
· To ensure that all food is prepared, produced and packed on time.
· Learn to use and look after kitchen equipment such as the ice cream pasteuriser and machine.
· To help with stock management, cleaning fridges, rotating stock and stock counting.
· To always be dressed in the correct PPE for the working environment.
· To have a flexible attitude towards work. We cover production, weddings and outside catering events so the work is varied as well as the hours sometimes.
· Be prepared to work away on events occasionally. It can be a great opportunity to see a new part of the world. We cater for several international events.
· We would like someone who has a real interest in food and learning. Someone who is enthusiastic and willing to contribute ideas to menus.
Expectations:
· Our mission statement is ‘to be the best at what we do.’ Ultimately this is what we expect of all of our employees.
· To be a part of the team in a professional, proactive and motivational manner.
· To love what we do and enthusiastically contribute new and refreshing ideas to keep us at the forefront of creativity.
You must be:
· Passionate about great food with exceptional attention to detail.
· Able to work under pressure within a busy kitchen environment
· Experience working in Pastry in a restaurant or pastry qualification
· Experience working as a Pastry chef in a fresh food background for at least year
Working Hours - 07:30 to 17:00. Some weekends and evenings during event season.
Benefits:
· 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) per annum
· Contributory Pension Scheme*
· Life Insurance Cover*
· 24/7 telephone health & well-being support & counselling service*
*T&Cs apply to all of the above
The above list is not exhaustive of all duties and responsibilities.