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Pastry Chef
Job Posted: 4 hours ago
Salary: £ 33,000 - 34,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Brentwood, Essex
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Pastry Chef - take ownership of pastry in a Rosette-standard hotel kitchen, earning £33,000 + Service Charge in Brentwood, Essex.
Are you looking for a role where you can bring your own ideas to desserts, afternoon teas and special events? This Pastry Chef opportunity in Brentwood, Essex offers creative responsibility, a 40-hour contract and affordable accommodation within a well-established independent hotel.
What's in it for you?
£33,000 salary
Approximately £100-£200 service charge per month, depending on business levels
40-hour contract over five days
Live-in accommodation in Brentwood, Essex for £280 per month, plus a share of utility bills
Free on-site parking
The opportunity to become the pastry specialist within a seven person kitchen team
A varied operation covering afternoon tea, restaurant dining and weddings
Scope to contribute ideas and develop the pastry offeringYour new role
As Pastry Chef, you'll take responsibility for the pastry section and work closely with the wider hotel kitchen team in Brentwood, Essex. You'll produce desserts and baked items for between 20 and 70 afternoon teas each day, alongside restaurant service and weddings for up to 100 guests.
You will:
Prepare and present desserts, cakes, pastries and afternoon-tea items
Help develop seasonal desserts and new pastry ideas
Plan daily preparation around bookings and event requirements
Maintain consistency across individual and high-volume production
Cater confidently for allergies and dietary requirements
Manage pastry stock, ordering, rotation and waste
Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and cleanliness
Support the wider kitchen during busy services and eventsWhat we're looking for
The successful Pastry Chef will have previous pastry experience and be comfortable organising their own section while remaining part of a close-knit brigade.
You'll also need:
Strong pastry, baking and dessert-preparation skills
Creativity and a keen eye for presentation
Experience working with fresh ingredients
The ability to manage several services and deadlines
Confidence working independently when required
Good allergen and food-safety knowledge
A reliable, organised and team-focused approachIf this Pastry Chef role in Brentwood, Essex sounds like the right move for you, apply now.
Please contact Bradley Baxendale at Platinum Recruitment for more information.
Job Number: 49028 / INDCHEFS
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