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About the Role

This role is responsible for ensuring the consistent production of high-quality pastry items in adherence to DO & CO standards, while leading and motivating a team in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent, quality products are produced following all DO & CO standards.
• Lead a team and produce pastry according to the Head Pastry Chef/ Pastry Sous Chef schedule.
• Motivate the team to adapt to stressful situations and handle emergencies or last-minute changes.
• Plan production according to the daily schedule, maintaining exceptional DO & CO quality and efficiency.
• Coordinate, plan, and participate in the production, preparation, and presentation of meals according to menu specifications.
• Check daily inventory control and submit final ordering requests to the Purchasing team.
• Exceed targets and expectations while maintaining team cohesion and the DO & CO culture.
• Monitor wastage and implement processes to control food costs.
• Ensure operations adhere to all SOPs, Critical Control Points, Health and Safety, Food safety, and legal requirements.
• Ensure effective implementation and consistent application of all policies and procedures.
• Perform quality control checks to ensure specifications are met on all produced pastry.
• Maintain good working relationships with all DO & CO family members.
• Define systems of working to ensure product quality, resolve problems, and instigate continuous improvement.
• Take responsibility for actions, support the team, and celebrate successes.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie with proficiency in managing multiple sections within a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Exceptional knife skills, ensuring precision and efficiency in pastry preparation.
• Ability to conceptualize and design unique pastry items that reflect current trends and cater to various dietary preferences.
• Proficiency in a wide range of pastry techniques, including tempering chocolate, making custard, mousse, and preparing various pastry doughs.
• Meticulous approach to measuring ingredients, decorating pastries, and presenting finished products.
• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced culinary settings, maintaining composure and productivity under pressure.
• Ambitious and driven to create and deliver high-quality pastry dishes.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Strong team player.
• Flexibility in work availability, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Skills

• Pastry techniques
• Chocolate tempering
• Custard making
• Mousse preparation
• Pastry dough preparation
• Knife skills
• Inventory control
• Food cost control
• Quality control
• Communication skills
• Teamwork

Location

• On-site

Work Type

• Day shift

Experience Level

• Pastry Chef de Partie

Salary/Compensations

• £34,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Refer a Friend Scheme
• On-Site Free Meals
• In-house training opportunities
• Genuine career development opportunities

About the Company

• Our production unit takes pride in offering top-tier luxury airline catering that is both elegant and sophisticated.
• Our team is dedicated to crafting a one-of-a-kind experience that is attractive to even the most discerning passengers.
• We focus on providing exceptional quality, first-class service, and an exquisite range of menu options that are sure to impress.
• A business where you can have a real impact, we’re not afraid of new ideas!
• The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market.

Equal Opportunity

• DO&CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.