Ready to shape the future of baking and inspire the next generation of culinary talent? Join Coleg Cambria as our Lead Baker & Patisserie Chef at our vibrant Yale site. Working alongside our Head Chef, you will lead a dedicated bakery team, create contemporary menu items using locally sourced Welsh ingredients, and help drive our wholesale and catering expansion. This role offers a unique balance: the creative spark and commercial focus of the hospitality industry, paired with the stability, predictable routine, and purpose of an educational environment.
What You'll Do
- Lead Bakery Production: Oversee daily baking for our coffee shops, main restaurant, and wholesale trade contracts.
- Design Welsh-Inspired Menus: Create sustainable, modern patisserie items using locally sourced ingredients.
- Support Growth & Events: Help launch new catering outlets and deliver food for college and external events.
- Inspire & Mentor: Coach culinary students in practical kitchen environments, helping them build confidence and industry skills.
- Drive Food Production: Oversee food preparation across our patisserie coffee shop, and the main Ial restaurant.
- Lead Functions & Step Up: Help run external events and take charge of daily kitchen operations whenever the Head Chef is away.
Essential Requirements
- Excellent kitchen skills combined with outstanding cookery and purchasing skills.
- Skilled in patisserie techniques and baking.
- Excellent knowledge of current trends in food and food production.
- Basic Food Hygiene Qualification.
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings as required over a 7 day working week.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us (Our Benefits)
- Outstanding Annual Leave: Enjoy up to 50 days through annual leave, bank holidays, efficiency days and discretionary days.
- Christmas Closure: No working over the festive period! Spend the holidays with your loved ones.
- Work-Life Balance: Structured, predictable working hours that align with the restaurant's operational schedule.
- Pension Scheme: Access to local government pension scheme.
- Wellbeing Support: Access to free employee assistance programs, health resources, and on-site college facilities.
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Lead Baker and Patisserie Chef in Wrexham employer: Only Chefs Ltd
The Jervis Arms is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in the picturesque village of Onecote, where you can thrive as a Head Chef. With a strong community backing and a passion for good food, we provide our team with opportunities for creativity and growth in a supportive environment, making every day rewarding and enjoyable.
