Pastry Chef/Baker

Pastry Chef/Baker This very busy independent all-day café/restaurant situated in one of London’s parks is looking for an experienced pastry chef/baker to support the Head Baker on the daytime bakery operation. The company operate 3 busy sites, and the bakery produces sourdoughs, ciabattas, cakes, traybakes, muffins and pastries for all 3 cafes. This includes the eat in and food-to-go counters and sourdough pizzas in the summer months. The night baker is responsible for most of the bread production. The bakery is air-conditioned and professionally equipped with Chandley ovens, Ferneto Mixers & JAC Slicer etc. You will be working in a small, friendly team, and will help with all aspects of the production and efficient running of the bakery, including: • meeting daily production targets for all 3 sites • developing and managing recipes and production • overseeing accurate and clear packing • stock management and ordering • new product development • staff training • food safety and hygiene Required skills and experience: • passion and enthusiasm for pastry, bread and quality ingredients • previous experience in a similar bakery or patisserie • punctual and organized • meticulous attention to detail • creative flair • financially aware We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable pastry chef/baker with good commercial bakery experience and a “can do” attitude to work. Capable of working in a small hands-on team delivering a high standard product; in touch with responsible food provenance and industry trends. • 5-day week Daytime only • Salary: £16 to £20 an hour depending on experience • Company Pension Scheme + meals and drinks on duty. • Excellent work/life balance