Pastry Chef
📍 Alresford, Hampshire
💷 £30,000 per annum
⏰ Monday to Friday | 6:30am - 3:00pm
📅 Term Time Only
Join a Prestigious Contract Catering Operation
We are seeking an experienced and talented Pastry Chef to join a high-quality contract catering site in Alresford.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a pastry professional looking for an excellent work-life balance, with a Monday to Friday schedule and term-time only working pattern.
The role is focused on producing a high volume of desserts and puddings for both lunch and supper service, whilst also supporting bakery production and occasional fine dining and hospitality events.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce high-quality desserts, puddings and sweet dishes in large volumes.
- Prepare baked goods and support daily bakery requirements.
- Contribute to hospitality and fine dining functions when required.
- Ensure consistency, presentation and quality across all pastry offerings.
- Maintain excellent food hygiene, health & safety and HACCP standards.
- Manage stock effectively and minimise wastage.
- Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to deliver exceptional food standards.
What We're Looking For
✅ Proven experience in a Pastry Chef role.
✅ Essential experience producing desserts and puddings in a high-volume environment.
✅ Strong pastry and baking skills.
✅ Experience within contract catering, education, events or large-scale hospitality operations would be advantageous.
✅ A passion for quality ingredients and creative presentation.
✅ Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
What's on Offer?
- £30,000 per annum
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Term-time only
- Daytime hours: 6:30am - 3:00pm
- Excellent work-life balance
- Opportunity to work within a professional and supportive catering team
- Stable and rewarding role with a respected contract catering operation
If you have a passion for pastry and experience delivering high-volume dessert production to exceptional standards, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV. 🍰🥐✨
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