COMMIS PASTRY CHEF - BE PART OF SOMETHING GREATER!

Location: Wellington College, Dukes Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7PU
Salary: £13-£14 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 days over 7
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Are you ready to step into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? We’re looking for a passionate, motivated, and skilled Commis Chef Pastry to join our pioneering team at Wellington College,RG45 7PU . In this role, you’ll be more than just a chef – you’ll play an essential part in shaping a positive future for young people. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a professional kitchen with high-quality ingredients, creating a variety of delicious pastries, desserts, and baked goods. There’s good access to the Crowthorne train station nearby, on site car parking available.

• Deals with the preparation of products from the base (doughs, cooking,..) to final finishing, portioning with care and precision
• Uses specific pastry techniques to take care of the details of each product according to company standards of image and presentation, guaranteeing quality and excellence
• Uses pastry tools and equipment for each process and works safely with them taking care of maintenance and cleaning.
• Assist with set up, presentation and replenishment as required for core feeding and for hospitality functions
• Organises workstation in respect of shared spaces
• Motivated and creative contributing ideas for future menus
• Assist Head Pastry Chef with stock take and ordering as required
• The safe preparation of food with all due care and attention, with a key focus on allergens and other specific dietary requests
• Comply with all company procedures including the completion of all due diligence paper-work relating to Food Safety and Health and Safety regulations
• Assist with the implementation of cleaning schedules to agreed standards
• Communicate well and promote a friendly working relationship with colleagues
• Promote a good company image to customers and guests by using positive customer service practices
• To undertake occasional duties outside the normal routine but within the scope of the position and the department’s activities
• To assist, as required, at special functions, some of which may occur outside normal working hours, for which you will be paid overtime
• To attend courses, as required