Pastry Chef De Partie
27 days ago
Hounslow
Job Description • Working hard to ensure that consistent, quality products are produced following all DO & CO standards, • Being a role model, leading a team and producing pastry according to the Head Pastry Chef/ Pastry Sous Chef schedule, • Insure of job pride and ownership and motivate the team to have the ability to adapt to stressful situations and deal with any emergencies or last-minute changes to production, • Planning production to the daily schedule and ensuring the exceptional DO & CO quality is maintained at its highest level with maximum efficiency in accordance with DO & CO regulations as set by the Quality Assurance team, • Coordinating, planning, and participating in the production, preparation, and presentation of meals in adherence to the menu specifications, • Checking daily inventory control and proceeding final ordering requests to the Purchasing team, • Forward, strategic thinking individual always looking to exceed targets and expectations of the unit whilst maintaining the collectiveness of the team and culture of DO & CO (OTIF performance is maintained), • Monitoring wastage and ensuring processes are in place to keep food cost under control, • Understanding and ensuring operations adhere to all SOP’s and ALL relevant Critical Control Points, Health and Safety, Food safety and all legal requirements, • Ensuring the effective implementation of all policies and procedures, ensuring their consistent and compliant application, • Constantly performing quality control checks to ensure specifications are met on all produced pastry, • Maintaining good working relationships with all DO & CO family members, • Defining systems of working to ensure quality of product, problems are resolved with solutions and continuous improvement initiatives are instigated, • 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 but not limited to tempering chocolate, making custard, mouse, and preparing various pastry doughs, • Meticulous approach to measuring ingredients, decorating pastries, and presenting finished products to ensure consistency and quality., • Experience in airline catering is advantageous, though not a prerequisite., • 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 that exceed guest expectations., • Excellent communication skills in English, facilitating effective collaboration within a diverse team., • Strong team player, contributing positively to a cooperative work environment., • £31,000.00 per year, • Enjoy perks by referring your friends through our Refer a Friend Scheme, • Save money and time with On-Site Free Meals, • Expand your skills and knowledge through our in-house training opportunities., • A business where you can have a real impact, we’re not afraid of new ideas!, • Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally #docolondon