Pastry Chef

Location: Cockfosters, North London Pay: £20 per hour Experience: Minimum 5 years' relevant pastry experience About the role We are recruiting an experienced Pastry Chef on behalf of our restaurant client in Cockfosters. You will take responsibility for the preparation and presentation of desserts and pastry items, organise your section and work with the wider kitchen team to keep quality consistent throughout service. Key responsibilities * Plan daily pastry preparation, allowing time for baking, setting, chilling and finishing before service. * Produce desserts and pastry items to agreed recipes, maintaining consistent flavour, texture, portion sizes and presentation. * Organise the pastry section during service and coordinate with the kitchen team so desserts are finished accurately and served promptly. * Check ingredient and product quality, label and store prepared items correctly, and monitor freshness and stock rotation. * Monitor ingredients, flag ordering needs and adjust preparation quantities to control waste and maintain availability. * Maintain food safety, allergen and cleaning records, look after equipment, and support colleagues with correct preparation and handling methods. What we are looking for * At least 5 years' relevant professional experience in pastry or dessert production. * A relevant Level 3 qualification in pastry, patisserie or professional cookery. * Level 3 Food Safety in Catering. * Strong practical skills in pastry preparation, baking and finishing desserts. * Experience organising preparation and running a section during restaurant service. * Careful attention to detail, accurate weighing and sound knowledge of storage, portion control and allergen procedures. How to apply Please apply to IntSol Recruitment with your CV, outlining your pastry experience, relevant qualifications and availability. JBRP1_UKTJ