Job Description
Pastry Chef\n
Alresford, Hampshire
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£30,000 per annum
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⏰ Monday to Friday | 6:30am - 3:00pm
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Term Time Only
Join a Prestigious Contract Catering Operation\n
We are seeking an experienced and talented Pastry Chef to join a high-quality contract catering site in Alresford.
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This is a fantastic opportunity for a pastry professional looking for an excellent work-life balance, with a Monday to Friday schedule and term-time only working pattern.
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The role is focused on producing a high volume of desserts and puddings for both lunch and supper service, whilst also supporting bakery production and occasional fine dining and hospitality events.
Key Responsibilities\n
\n - Produce high-quality desserts, puddings and sweet dishes in large volumes.
\n - Prepare baked goods and support daily bakery requirements.
\n - Contribute to hospitality and fine dining functions when required.
\n - Ensure consistency, presentation and quality across all pastry offerings.
\n - Maintain excellent food hygiene, health & safety and HACCP standards.
\n - Manage stock effectively and minimise wastage.
\n - Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to deliver exceptional food standards.
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What We're Looking For\n
✅ Proven experience in a Pastry Chef role.
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✅ Essential experience producing desserts and puddings in a high-volume environment.
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✅ Strong pastry and baking skills.
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✅ Experience within contract catering, education, events or large-scale hospitality operations would be advantageous.
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✅ A passion for quality ingredients and creative presentation.
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✅ Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
What's on Offer?\n
\n - £30,000 per annum
\n - Monday to Friday working pattern
\n - Term-time only
\n - Daytime hours: 6:30am - 3:00pm
\n - Excellent work-life balance
\n - Opportunity to work within a professional and supportive catering team
\n - Stable and rewarding role with a respected contract catering operation
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If you have a passion for pastry and experience delivering high-volume dessert production to exceptional standards, we'd love to hear from you.
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Apply today with your CV. ✨
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