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Pastry Chef – Artisan Bakery
Location: ME4 4DS
Salary: Competitive (based on experience)
Hours: Full-time, early morning shifts
A growing artisan sourdough bakery looking for a skilled Pastry Chef to join their friendly and passionate team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a hands-on bakery environment, producing high-quality pastries and sweet treats for both retail and wholesale customers.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and produce laminated pastries (croissants, pain au chocolat, Danish, etc.)
* Bake cakes, cookies, biscuits, and a variety of other pastries
* Maintain high standards of quality, consistency, and presentation
* Support stock control, ordering, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment
* Work as part of a close-knit team to deliver smooth daily production
Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or in a bakery environment
* Strong knowledge of lamination and pastry techniques
* Ability to produce a wide range of cakes, cookies, biscuits, and pastries
* Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing top-quality products
* Flexibility to work early morning shifts
* A positive, team-focused attitude
Benefits:
* Competitive pay
* Unlimited free coffee all day (we know how important it is at 5am!)
* Staff discount on all our breads, pastries, and cakes
* A supportive, friendly team – no big-kitchen stress, no shouting, just teamwork
* Early starts mean early finishes – enjoy your afternoons free
* Opportunities to learn, develop, and bring your own ideas to the menu
* Be part of a small business where your work really matters and is appreciated by a loyal local community
If you are passionate about pastry and want to join a welcoming team where you’ll be valued (and never short of good coffee), we’d love to hear from you.
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