Head Pastry Chef

Truro, Cornwall

c£40,000 Basic 

 

The Role

The Head Pastry Chef will be fully responsible for ensuring their department is prepared for service each day. This is a really nice role for a dedicated and hardworking chef who will have the autonomy and opportunity to fulfil their ambitions.

 

• You will be passionate about home-cooked produce and preparing, fresh bread, desserts, petit fours and ice creams each day blending traditional desserts with modern techniques and new flavour profiles.
• You will ensure that our junior team are working in line with current regulations and legislation.
• Manage the section you are working on and ensure that all our produce is safe and handled according to our food safety policy.
• Ensure that the daily diary is completed and that you are having significant input in this area.
• Understand all elements of our food safety policy and ensure that everyone is working within our agreements. 
• Ensure that our environment is safe to work in and report all equipment breakdown and defects.
• Identify equipment that needs servicing.
• Chef de parties should have a competent understanding of cooking fresh produce and accurately prepare and deliver food as it is meant to be served in a timely manner.
• Assist Chef with the ordering of specific provisions for your area.
• You will also have some input on our menus.

 

Candidate Criteria

Candidates must have a significant aspiration to working in quality hotels with passion & pride. Whilst at one level this is a traditional business, it is also progressive, and candidates should be able to demonstrate a much more contemporary outlook on life and an ability to adapt to a fast-moving, busy operation.

You will need a solid background and access to your own transport in order for this position to be viable.