Kensington Palace Gardens, Kensington and Chelsea
This vacancy requires a minimum of 2 years experience as a Pastry Chef or Cake Decorator and is a full-time position (no students accepted). Professional experience is preferred. Applicants will not be considered otherwise. We are looking to hire 2 people for a 5-8 hour shift 4 days a weeks from Wednesday to Sunday starting 6:00 am. You have the choice of which day will be off during the week, however, weekend availability is a must. The vacancies are for part (up to 20 hours) and full time (up to 40 hours) positions. You will be responsible for opening and closing the kitchen after your shift. Your Role: - Prepare food for walk-in bakery every morning up to standard and timely - Prepare catering orders as delegated up to standards - Support production in all aspects of the bakery, across all sections, preparing ingredients, mixes and equipment - Batch making, rolling, and shaping our pastry doughs - Lining tarts - Laminating puff pastry - Assembling and baking tarts and other baked goods - Cake decoration - Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene and follow health & safety guidelines with responsibility for the bakery - Accepting and properly storing deliveries - Doing inventory and ensuring maintenance of stock levels of all ingredients - Cleaning, sanitisation and kitchen maintenance We are looking for an ardent baker that is skilled whether through experience at a commercial bakery or kitchen or from home baking. What is required of you: - Able to get up early - Responsible, effective communicator and hard working - Willing to work on weekends - Able to work independently and in a team - Capable to work under pressure and at a fast pace - Commitment to stay aligned with our standards of production and hygiene - it is required of you to keep your space clean and tidy at all times as you operate and clean end of shift - Physically fit as the work is demanding - Have a basic food hygiene certificate (or be prepared to get one) - Have and present the correct right to work documents for working in the UK to be employed What we offer: - Salary starting at £12 depending on experience, we offer permanent salary increments - Free meal and drink daily from our bakery - Inspiring working environment - Opportunities for career progression - 7 days (part-time) 14 days (full-time) paid vacation per year - 7 days paid sick leave - 15% discount on all our food - Bonuses according to performance Experience:
Baking: 2 years (required) Does this feel like the role for you? Please submit your CV online along with a brief cover letter with your experience and why you are interested in this role. We advise you also share with us pictures of your baking creations.
