Pastry/Dessert Sous Chef
Hungerford
Salary is dependent on experience
Full time – Permanent
We are currently recruiting for a Pastry/Dessert Sous Chef to join our client on the outskirts of Hungerford.
Job Description
* Oversee and ensure the effective and smooth management of the Kitchen.
* Oversee daily kitchen operations, particularly in the Pastry Section, and deputise for the Head Chef during absences.
* Prepare, cook, and present dishes across Cold Section, Breakfast, Hot Kitchen, Pastry Section, and Coffee Shop as per standards.
* Maintain high standards of food hygiene and adhere to health and safety regulations.
* Understand and follow HACCP rules. Be prepared for Health Officers' visits, conduct daily checks of HACCP monitoring sheets/cleaning checklists, and ensure HACCP sheets are filled out and filed appropriately.
* Check daily bookings and any special events.
* Order food products, inspect deliveries for quality, and input supplier orders into the G Drive.
* Manage weekly bread orders on Cybake.
* Monitor portions and control waste to maintain profit margins.
* Assist the Head Chef with paperwork, including allergen reports and cost analysis. Manage stock control, spoilage, and wastage.
* Liaise with Front of House staff about daily specials such as soup, steak, ice cream, sorbet, etc. Report guest complaints/issues in the Head Chef's absence.
* Support the Head Chef in men...