Pastry Chef

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef, Baker, or Chef with strong pastry experience
• A passion for creating high-quality pastries, cakes, and desserts
• Strong attention to detail and presentation
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety regulations
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop

Location: Bridgemere Garden Centre
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for training and career development
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• The chance to be part of a growing and successful business
• Staff discounts and other company benefits

Are you passionate about pastry, desserts, and delivering exceptional culinary experiences? We're looking for a talented Pastry Chef to join our kitchen team and help create high-quality cakes, pastries, desserts, and baked goods that keep our customers coming back.

We are seeking a skilled and creative Pastry Chef to join our kitchen team. You will be responsible for preparing and presenting a range of high-quality pastries, cakes, desserts, and baked goods, ensuring they consistently meet our standards for taste, quality, and presentation.

This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with the wider kitchen team to deliver an outstanding food offering in a busy and rewarding environment.

• Preparing and baking a variety of pastries, cakes, desserts, and other sweet treats
• Ensuring all food is produced to the highest standards of quality and presentation
• Assisting with menu development and seasonal specials
• Maintaining consistency in recipes, portion sizes, and presentation
• Monitoring stock levels and assisting with ordering ingredients and supplies
• Ensuring proper stock rotation and minimising waste
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation within the pastry section
• Adhering to all food hygiene, health, and safety regulations
• Supporting the wider kitchen team during busy service periods
• Assisting with the preparation of food for special events and functions when required

An Exciting Opportunity Has Arisen at Bridgemere Origins Restaurant.

Bridgemere is part of Blue Diamond Garden Centre Group. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional food quality in a welcoming environment. Our teams are empowered, supported, and valued, and we invest in developing talent to ensure everyone can reach their full potential.

With 54 centres across the UK and Channel Islands, we are constantly evolving and expanding, and we want you to grow with us.

Our target demographic is AB1 customers, and we attract this calibre of customer by offering inspirational retailing with a point of difference: style, emotion, and innovation for the home and garden, whilst providing exceptional customer service.

Our Chief Executive, Alan Roper, has headed up the Group since 1999, and we pride ourselves on our exceptional staff retention and in empowering our staff to enjoy rewarding and long-term careers.

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