Our production unit takes pride in offering top-tier luxury airline catering that is both elegant and sophisticated. Our team is dedicated to crafting a one-of-a-kind experience that is attractive to even the most discerning passengers. We focus on providing exceptional quality, first-class service, and an exquisite range of menu options that are sure to impress.
Job Description
Working hard to ensure that consistent, quality products are produced following all DO & CO standards.
Being a role model, leading a team and producing pastry according to the Head Pastry Chef/ Pastry Sous Chef schedule.
Ensuring job pride and ownership, motivating the team to adapt to stressful situations and deal with any emergencies or last-minute changes to production.
Planning production according to the daily schedule and ensuring the exceptional DO & CO quality is maintained at its highest level with maximum efficiency in accordance with DO & CO regulations set by the Quality Assurance team.
Coordinating, planning, and participating in the production, preparation, and presentation of meals in adherence to the menu specifications.
Checking daily inventory control and proceeding with final ordering requests to the Purchasing team.
Being a forward-thinking individual always looking to exceed targets and expectations of the unit whilst maintaining the collectiveness of the team and culture of DO & CO.
Monitoring wastage and ensuring processes are in place to keep food costs under control.
Understanding and ensuring operations adhere to all SOPs and all relevant Critical Control Points, Health and Safety, Food safety, and all legal requirements.
Ensuring the effective implementation of all policies and procedures, ensuring their consistent and compliant application.
Constantly performing quality control checks to ensure specifications are met on all produced pastry.
Maintaining good working relationships with all DO & CO family members.
Defining systems of working to ensure quality of product, resolving problems with solutions, and instigating continuous improvement initiatives.
Taking responsibility for all your actions, supporting your team, and celebrating successes as a family.
Qualifications
Previous experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie working on multiple sections.
Airline catering experience would be fantastic, although not essential.
Confident working in busy, fast-paced culinary environments.
Ambitious and motivated to produce high-quality dishes.
Able to communicate effectively in English.
Confident working in a team.
Flexibility in regard to work availability is essential, as the Production Kitchen operates 7 days a week, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
Right to work in the UK.
Additional Information
We believe that our employees are the driving force behind our success and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:
* £31,000.00 per year
* Enjoy perks by referring your friends through our Refer a Friend Scheme.
* Save money and time with On-Site Free Meals.
* Expand your skills and knowledge through our in-house training opportunities.
* A business where you can have a real impact; we’re not afraid of new ideas!
* Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
* The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market.
DO&CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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