Pastry Commis Chef

As a Pastry Commis Chef, you’ll work as part of our Kitchen Team, supporting the Head Pastry Chef and senior chefs with the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen

From preparing dishes and supporting busy services to assisting with desserts, afternoon teas, petits-fours and breads, you’ll play an important role in ensuring our guests receive consistently high-quality food

You’ll also help maintain excellent standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness while developing your skills and experience within a professional kitchen environment.

Supporting the day-to-day running of the kitchen

Assisting with the preparation of desserts, afternoon tea, petits-fours and breads

Helping maintain stock levels and assisting with ordering

Preparing and serving food to our high quality standards

Following all food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures

Completing daily food and fridge temperature records

Maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen

Assisting with menu development using fresh, seasonal ingredients

Supporting and motivating colleagues while working as part of a close-knit team

Carrying out any other reasonable duties requested by the Executive Chef or Head Chef

What We're Looking For

A passion for creating high-quality food

Previous experience in a similar hospitality role

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Good understanding of food hygiene and quality standards

Ability to work well under pressure in a busy kitchen

Good knowledge of Health & Safety requirements

A positive attitude and a genuine team-player

Experience working with high-volume service

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Additional food safety training.

Eagerness to learn, develop and share your knowledge with others

40 hours per week

5 days out of 7 per week

Note: Full flexibility is key as you will be expected to work as and when necessary to meet the needs of the team and the business

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship now or at any point in the future for this role

Work in a picturesque, historic estate with a focus on luxury and high standards in hospitality

Complimentary Spa Day on work anniversaries at any of our company spas

Free meal provided daily through our staff canteen

Complimentary use of leisure and spa facilities

Access to the Employee Assistance Program

30% discount on overnight stays and spa days

Discounts on food, drink and retail across our venues

Pension scheme

Free Parking

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Excellent Induction and training programme

Perkbox Online benefits and discounts

On-line Doctor support (appointments/prescriptions)

A fun, supportive and inclusive work environment with loads of development opportunities