At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the pastry section, ensuring high-quality production and team motivation.
- Company: Eco-conscious kitchen focused on sustainability and community impact.
- Benefits: Creative work environment, opportunity to innovate, and contribute to sustainability.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a supportive, environmentally-friendly workplace.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team making a difference through delicious, sustainable pastries.
- Qualifications: Experience in pastry preparation and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
PHILOSOPHY As a team we are always looking for ways to reduce our footprint, protect the environment and give back to the communities we work alongside.
This approach is integral to how we operate and in turn we hope to demonstrate to others that you can succeed as a business in a natural and environmentally correct way. •Championing and celebrating seasonality of produce •Understanding sustainability issues that relate to the kitchen and ensuring that they are incorporated into daily routines (sustainable species of fish and meat, organic and non-intensely grown produce from small suppliers, more creative vegetarian, vegan and gluten free dishes) •Working closely with our family farm to utilise farm to plate and nose to tail philosophy to its full potential •Eradicating the use of single use plastic within our kitchens •Minimising food waste, by preserving, composting, repurposing, staff food, and donating to community charities •Working with the wider team/s, to ensure that the above becomes second nature and not an additional chore Duties Responsible for the operation and organisation of the pastry section of the kitchen Taking supervisory responsibility for the section including managing breaks and workload throughout the day and ensure that the Chefs adhere to the strict policies regarding food safety and hygiene.
Motivate the team by setting daily standards and daily goals.
Ensure you are following the correct recipes at all times and the product is made to specification.
Product Understand Petersham Nurseries philosophy by demonstrating thorough knowledge of food and ingredients.
Ensure all menu items are produced to a consistent high standard of quality and presentation.
Set daily production levels and guidelines for the section.
Ensure that all recipes are prepared to specification, including temperature, seasoning, flavour and presentation by conducting spot checks and make any corrections as required.
Monitor stock levels and inform the Sous Chef of any issues.
Planning and forecasting of stock and orders and assist the Sous Chef with the ordering of stock.
Ensure stock transfers are correctly recorded.
Ensure wastage is correctly separated.
Process
Pastry Chef de Partie employer: Petersham Nurseries
As a Pastry Chef de Partie at our establishment, you will be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to sustainability and community engagement. We foster a collaborative work culture that prioritises personal growth and creativity, allowing you to explore innovative culinary techniques while minimising environmental impact. Located in a vibrant area, our commitment to using seasonal produce from our family farm not only enhances your culinary experience but also supports local suppliers and reduces our carbon footprint.
