Pastry Chef

Job role: Pastry Chef

Location: Central London, Liverpool Street

Salary: £38k-£40k, overtime is available at 1.5 times

Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday

Do you have a passion for creating sweet and savory desserts?

Houston & Hawkes is looking for a Pastry Chef to join our fantastic team and craft a variety of delicious pastries and cakes. 

Pastry Chef Duties:

• Create various pastries and other confections by following recipes
• Decorate pastries using a variety of different icings and toppings
• Order new supplies, ingredients, and equipment for the kitchen’s pastry section
• Create and design custom-made desserts and pastries according to client specifications
• Create and prepare recipes for a wide range of goods, such as cakes, cookies, and pies
• Develop new and exciting desserts for our fine dining and coffee menus
• Manage the pastry section, liaising with the Head and Sous chef to ensure a successful working environment
• Meet with Hospitality Manager to discuss custom-made desserts and pastries for special events
• Ensure the pastry section adheres to all safety and health regulations
• Monitor the stock of baking ingredients and equipment

Pastry Chef Requirements:

• A genuine passion for food
• Knowledge of the Hospitality industry
• Knowledge and ability to run a section
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Extensive knowledge of baking and pastry-making techniques
• Artistic skill in decorating desserts
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles and food preparation standards
• Strong leadership skills and an ability to provide clear instructions to other members
• Familiarity with a range of baking and other kitchen equipment
• Excellent communication skills and an enthusiasm for teamwork
• Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, or relevant field
• Experience as a pastry chef within contract catering or 5 star hotel
• Strong sense of culinary creativity with attention to detail
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Experience baking with ingredient limitations, such as gluten-free and sugarless pastries
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Food Safety awareness
• Allergen Awareness

Pastry Chef Additional Benefits:

• Free meals at work
• Contributary pension scheme
• Free access to the company Employee Assistant Programme
• Life assurance at two times salary
• Company events including all company Christmas party
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Family friendly support
• The holiday allowance is 28 days including bank holidays
• Bicycle Parking Onsite

Who we are:

Houston & Hawkes – a young and dynamic independent caterer based in the South East. We believe in creating memorable experiences for our customers through our upbeat, creative and sustainable food offer. We operate coffee bars, staff restaurants and delis in conjunction with client’s hospitality and events requirements. We are socially responsible, mad about Great British produce, and dedicated to our talented teams. We offer dedicated training for all our team members with clear career plans to assist in your future development.