Pastry Chef

📍 Alresford, Hampshire

💷 £30,000 per annum

⏰ Monday to Friday | 6:30am - 3:00pm

📅 Term Time Only

Join a Prestigious Contract Catering Operation

We are seeking an experienced and talented Pastry Chef to join a high-quality contract catering site in Alresford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a pastry professional looking for an excellent work-life balance, with a Monday to Friday schedule and term-time only working pattern.

The role is focused on producing a high volume of desserts and puddings for both lunch and supper service, whilst also supporting bakery production and occasional fine dining and hospitality events.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality desserts, puddings and sweet dishes in large volumes.
• Prepare baked goods and support daily bakery requirements.
• Contribute to hospitality and fine dining functions when required.
• Ensure consistency, presentation and quality across all pastry offerings.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, health & safety and HACCP standards.
• Manage stock effectively and minimise wastage.
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to deliver exceptional food standards.

What We're Looking For

✅ Proven experience in a Pastry Chef role.

✅ Essential experience producing desserts and puddings in a high-volume environment.

✅ Strong pastry and baking skills.

✅ Experience within contract catering, education, events or large-scale hospitality operations would be advantageous.

✅ A passion for quality ingredients and creative presentation.

✅ Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

What's on Offer?

• £30,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Term-time only
• Daytime hours: 6:30am - 3:00pm
• Excellent work-life balance
• Opportunity to work within a professional and supportive catering team
• Stable and rewarding role with a respected contract catering operation

If you have a passion for pastry and experience delivering high-volume dessert production to exceptional standards, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV. 🍰🥐✨

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