Pastry Chef/Baker

This very busy independent all-day café/restaurant situated in one of London’s parks is looking for an experienced pastry chef/baker to support the Head Baker on the daytime bakery operation. The company operate 3 busy sites, and the bakery produces sourdoughs, ciabattas, cakes, traybakes, muffins and pastries for all 3 cafes. This includes the eat in and food-to-go counters and sourdough pizzas in the summer months. The night baker is responsible for most of the bread production.

The bakery is air-conditioned and professionally equipped with Chandley ovens, Ferneto Mixers & JAC Slicer etc.

You will be working in a small, friendly team, and will help with all aspects of the production and efficient running of the bakery, including:

• meeting daily production targets for all 3 sites
• developing and managing recipes and production
• overseeing accurate and clear packing
• stock management and ordering
• new product development
• staff training
• food safety and hygiene

Required skills and experience:

• passion and enthusiasm for pastry, bread and quality ingredients
• previous experience in a similar bakery or patisserie
• punctual and organized
• meticulous attention to detail
• creative flair
• financially aware

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable pastry chef/baker with good commercial bakery experience and a “can do” attitude to work. Capable of working in a small hands-on team delivering a high standard product; in touch with responsible food provenance and industry trends.

• 5-day week Daytime only
• Salary: £16 to £20 an hour depending on experience
• Company Pension Scheme + meals and drinks on duty.
• Excellent work/life balance