Pastry Chef / Patisserie Chef, London

We are looking for a pastry chef to join our team. Passionate and self-motivated, we are looking for someone with proven experience and strong attention to detail. From mini cakes and éclairs to large multi-layered cakes, we expect the candidate to be confident and experienced in preparing a variety of desserts.

• Permanent
• Full Time

• 28 Days Paid Holiday
• Company pension
• Free meal on shift
• Store discount

• 8-hour shift
• Weekend availability
• Day shift

• Decorating pastries and other desserts using a variety of different sauces, toppings and other items
• Contributing ideas to the menu
• Keeping accurate records
• Operating a variety of kitchen equipment
• Maintaining a clean and hygienic work environment
• Stock checking and preparing lists for ingredient orders.

• Proven skill in baking, pastry preparation and decoration
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures for kitchens and food preparation areas
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good time management skills
• Ability to work autonomously, but also with a team
• A food hygiene certificate or any food handling or preparation qualification is desirable, but not essential, as a course could be provided
• Right to work in the UK
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Pastry: 2 years (required)
• Pastry for a bakery and coffee shop: 1 year (required)