Pastry Demi Chef de Partie in Aberdeen

Why join Meldrum House Hotel? We are transforming and elevating every dining outlet across the Meldrum House estate, and this is your chance to be part of something special. We are building a distinctive culinary identity, and we are looking for passionate Pastry Chefs who want to develop their craft, grow their careers, and contribute to something truly memorable. If you enjoy being hands-on, take pride in your work, and want to learn and progress within an ambitious, supportive kitchen team, we would love to hear from you.

You will support and assist the Senior Pastry Chefs in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring food is stored, prepared, cooked, and presented to the highest standards across all food and beverage outlets.

The Role

As a Pastry Demi Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of your assigned pastry workstation, supporting the wider pastry team to consistently deliver high-quality desserts and baked items. This is a great opportunity for a developing pastry chef to gain hands-on experience, build confidence, and play an active role in menu development, training, and maintaining excellent kitchen standards.

Main Responsibilities

• Run your assigned pastry section on a daily basis, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Prepare and present pastry and dessert items to company standards across all outlets.
• Support the training and development of Commis Chefs, apprentices, and new starters.
• Assist with menu development and the introduction of new dishes and concepts.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards at all times.
• Control stock, storage, and portioning to minimise waste and manage food costs.
• Ensure all cleaning schedules are followed and work areas are kept to a high standard.
• Support efficient and smooth service during busy periods.

About You

As a Pastry Demi Chef de Partie, you will be a motivated and enthusiastic pastry chef with a strong foundation in kitchen operations and a desire to continue developing your skills. You will take pride in producing well-presented food, enjoy working as part of a team, and be keen to learn, support others, and progress your career within a quality-driven kitchen environment.

• Have previous experience as a Commis Chef or Demi Chef de Partie.
• Be passionate about pastry, desserts, and current food trends.
• Have experience contributing to menu development or new dish ideas.
• Understand the importance of stock control, waste reduction, and food cost management.
• Have some experience supporting or supervising junior team members.
• Demonstrate good knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety practices.
• Be reliable, organised, and able to work well under pressure.

What's in it for you?

You will meet great people, have fun at work, develop new friendships, learn new skills, and receive a competitive rate of pay alongside a generous range of benefits, including:

• 29 days holiday.
• Training and development from day one.
• Employee events and celebrations.
• In-house interactive employee communication app.
• Free access to our state-of-the-art gym and swimming pools.
• Healthy meals while you’re working.
• Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Wellbeing App, offering flexibility to access pay earlier.
• Referral bonus when friends or family join the team.
• Contributions to our pension plan.

Following your first successful 3 months, you will also receive:

• Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform Treat Yourself Here.
• Involvement in employee recognition schemes.
• Long service recognition.
• Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary overnight stay with dinner for two.
• 50% discount in our restaurants.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family.
• Spa treatment and retail product discounts.
• Life Assurance cover.

We will provide excellent training and development opportunities, allowing you to flourish in a fun, supportive, and rewarding career. Whatever your vibe, our family can never be too big; there’s a place here for you. All we ask is that you bring your personality, enthusiasm, and passion for food.

Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Candidates with existing Skilled Worker status granted before 22 July 2025 may still qualify. If this sounds like the next step in your culinary journey, click Apply, we would love to hear from you.