Description
48hours per week over 5 days.
We are looking for an experienced individual to come and work as a Pastry Chef at the Award Winning Kimbridge Barn. Voted the best wedding venue in Hampshire, Kimbridge Barn is set in the stunning surroundings of The River Test and offers a traditional relaxed café and tearoom as well as idyllic wedding and private events space.
The Culture – there really is a good team here, we care about you as a person. We all want the same thing; we want to come to a job we enjoy and pull together to deliver something we can be proud of. All our kitchens are made up of team members who have been with us for a long while. When you take the leap of faith and join us, we want to take care of you to keep you here, it’s also why Chefs leave and want to come back.
Requirements for the job
- Possess knowledge of all aspects of pastry production, to include but not limited to, pastries, cakes, bread, sweets, fillings, and toppings, including design, creation, and execution of all desserts.
- Involved in stocking, checking, and ordering ingredients for both the Café operation and Events.
- Responsible for decorating pastries and other desserts using a variety of different sauces, toppings, and other items.
- Reporting to the Head Chef will be contributing new ideas for our menus.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean and hygienic working environment.
- Work to maintain the highest level of food safety
Benefits
- Working good hours that provide a better work life balance.
- Tips – every team member gets a share of the tips and can be up to £1500 per annum in extra pay
- Referral bonus – if you refer a chef to us you can expect £500 extra in your bank account to say thank you
- Store discounts across major retailers
- Excellent fully funded Chef qualifications
- Rewards for excellent performance
- Training and development internally
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Who should apply?
- People with passion for food and a background in Kitchens
- Ideally someone who has worked with fresh cooking and has worked with pastry to a decent level.
- Must be able to commute