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Job Overview We are seeking a talented and passionate Pastry/Bakery Chef to join our team at our new café located in the heart of London. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in food production and hygiene (minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate), with a flair for creating exceptional pastries, viennoiserie, and artisanal sourdough breads and baguettes. Duties 1. Prepare a variety of sourdough breads (specially baguettes), viennoiserie (e.g., croissants in various styles, pain au chocolat, pain aux raisins, chausson aux pommes, brioche, oranais, kanelbulle) 2. Ensure all food production meets quality and presentation standards. 3. Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, adhering to food safety regulations. 4. Assist in the development of new pastry recipes and menu items. 5. Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow during busy service periods. 6. Monitor inventory levels of baking supplies and assist with ordering as necessary. 7. Conduct regular cleaning of kitchen equipment and work areas to maintain hygiene standards. Skills - Proficient in food preparation techniques, particularly in baking and pastry creation. - Strong understanding of culinary principles, with experience working in a restaurant or similar kitchen environment. - Knowledge of food safety practices and regulations to ensure compliance in food production. - Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining attention to detail. - Excellent organisational skills with the capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. - A creative flair for developing new dessert concepts that appeal to customers' tastes. Requirements - Experience: 3–5 years in a similar role (e.g., head bakery chef, pastry chef, demi pastry chef). - Technical Skills: Proficient in a wide range of pastry and viennoiserie techniques and sourdough bread preparation. - Creativity: Strong passion for pastry with a desire to innovate. - Detail-Oriented: High attention to detail in both preparation and presentation. - Team Player: Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. - Flexibility: Available to work 40–45 hours per week over 5 days, with varied shift times. - Location: Must be able to commute easily to Liverpool Street and Bank stations. - Language: English or Turkish or Russian is essential. - Residency: Must already be based in the UK with a valid work permit. - Food Safety: Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices (Level 2 certificate minimum). - Education: Culinary qualifications are an advantage but not required. How to Apply If you are a skilled and experienced Bakery/Pastry Chef with a passion for crafting exceptional pastries and baked goods, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you'd be a great fit for our team. Job Types: Full-time, Freelance Pay: £14.00-£17.00 per hour Additional pay: Performance bonus Yearly bonus Benefits: Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Sick pay Store discount Schedule: Monday to Friday Application question(s): Do you have experience in preparation of pastries, viennoiserie (e.t., croissants in various styles, pain au chocolat, pain aux raisins, chausson aux pommes, brioche, oranais, kanelbulle) ? Experience: Pastry: 2 year (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person Application deadline: 01/07/2025
Hi everyone! We are looking for staff for our shop in Westminster, London (SW1P 2HP). We will be interviewing/carrying out trials this week from Sat 7th June onwards. We are looking for an immediate start. We will work with you to find the right start date. If you apply, please state your availability for interviews and for being able to start in a chat/private message. We will be open from 7am - 4pm Monday-Friday. We are trialling 7.30am-2pm on Saturdays. This role will involve making good coffee including Greek coffees (ελληνικός, freddo and frappé) - knowledge of using espresso machines and latte art a must. You will also be expected to open and close the shop, bake pastries/ prepare food and present/serve it. You will be expected to manage the inventory and uphold the hygiene and cleanliness of the shop. Experience managing a shop is a must. Pay is competitive. Experience will be taken into consideration. You must have passion for Greece and its' products. We will expect you to learn how to pronounce the names in Greek as well as possible and be able to sell the products. We will help you with this but a good ability to sell products is absolutely necessary. We also have both Greek and Spanish food stalls which we make ask you to assist with as they are located outside our shop. You must have permission to work in the UK. Please send a message with your contact details, relevant experience, availability and the role(s) you are applying for. Thank you!
If a you're a friendly, kind & enthusiastic person who, enjoys working with happy customers (who really love what we do) & want to help us to make a real & valued difference, then come and join us! - We provide fresh, top quality coffee, pastry & sandwiches ant great prices with friendly service. We are veg friendly. - We take pride in our people, our quality & what we stand for. Like our customers, we love what we do-and it shows! We are fun, friendly & genuinely care about providing real, personal service. - Ideal for you if you are a dedicated good work ethics person that takes pride in your work and if you are seeking stable full time, rewarding (and appreciated) work with a great work/life balance. Ideal if you enjoy working with like minded caring, honest, reliable & ethical, fun and genuinely friendly people. We are only open Mondays-Fridays in London Bridge area (ie office hours without having to work in the City). We provide clean, well lit, secure, coffee house & we have our own wc. -No early shifts! -No late shifts! -No Bank Holidays (we are open M-F 7 am to 6:30 pm)! Enjoy your full weekends off! You will have good communication skills and good amount of experience in making quality Coffees, fresh Smoothies & Juices etc, ideally in small fast paced companies where they care about their customers. Fresh food/deli (prepping) quality style food experience, is a plus (ideally level 2). What are you waiting for?
Assisting in preparation of pastries sandwiches mainly Monday - Friday. Occasional weekends
Preparation of Patisseries Chocolates Quality control and consistency Follow Recipes and Procedures mainly Monday - Friday with occasional weekends Experience is essential Attention to detail physical stamina