Pastry Chef

TN United Kingdom; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Pastry Chef to join our team at one of our Independent schools based in Harrogate HG1.

Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools, and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout.

We are looking for a positive, honest, and reliable employee to join our friendly and hardworking team. We can offer good training and prospects within our team for the right candidate. As our Pastry Chef, you will have full autonomy and responsibility for delivering the pastry offer, including breads, desserts, and food items for other stations. You will have the ability to train and develop others in the team to assist you in running the section and/or on your behalf where appropriate. Throughout all food prepared, you will need to show you are aware of allergies and dietary requirements and that these are taken into account during your menu planning.

You must have proven history with pastry and experience running the pastry section. Innovation and adaptability are essential so that our offer is in line with current trends. You will also be required to support the Chef Manager and Chefs where the business requires, as well as supervising a Chef de Partie.

Working 5 days out of 7, 40 hours per week on a rota from 6.00am - 2.00pm or 11.30am to 7.30pm. This is a full-time role as the school is open all year round.

This role involves:

• Producing daily homemade cakes
• Daily bread making and pastry requirements for lunch and evenings
• Management of section including ordering, stock take, and health and hygiene
• Following COSHH & HACCP guidelines
• Producing homemade traditional cakes, bakes, tarts, etc. for the main offer and hospitality or events
• Assisting the chefs when needed with serving during lunch hours

WILSON VALE PERKS:

• Our working hours are some of the best you'll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance
• Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
• Paid training bespoke to you
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - your wellbeing is very important to us
• Online employee benefits scheme - monetary savings on everyday items!
• Your Birthday off every year after 1 year of service