Pastry Chef
Cork, Full Time
Pastry Chef – Cork
We are currently recruiting an experienced Pastry Chef to join a busy and professional kitchen operation based in Cork. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative and passionate Pastry Chef who takes pride in producing high-quality desserts, pastries and baked goods while maintaining consistently high standards.
The successful Pastry Chef will be organised, reliable and capable of working effectively as part of a busy kitchen team.
Key Responsibilities
- Pastry Chef to prepare and produce a wide range of desserts, pastries, breads and baked goods to a consistently high standard.
- Pastry Chef to ensure presentation, taste and quality meet the required standards at all times.
- Pastry Chef to assist with the development of new desserts, seasonal menus and pastry offerings.
- Pastry Chef to manage daily preparation and production requirements efficiently.
- Pastry Chef to monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and inventory control.
- Pastry Chef to minimise food waste and ensure effective portion and cost control.
- Pastry Chef to ensure all ingredients are stored, labelled and rotated correctly.
- Pastry Chef to maintain excellent food hygiene and HACCP standards throughout the pastry section.
- Pastry Chef to ensure the pastry section is clean, organised and fully prepared for service.
- Pastry Chef to work closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
- Pastry Chef to maintain consistency during busy periods while working efficiently and calmly.
- Pastry Chef to comply with all Health & Safety and food safety procedures.
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience as a Pastry Chef within a hotel, restaurant, bakery or high-volume catering environment.
- Strong pastry, dessert and baking skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and presentation.
- Good knowledge of HACCP and food safety requirements.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Creative approach with a genuine passion for pastry and desserts.
- Strong team player with a positive and professional attitude.
- Ability to work independently and manage the pastry section when required.
- Flexibility to work according to the needs of the business.
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