Pastry Commis Chef in Slough

Be part of a hotel with rich history & heritage. At The Berkeley, we strive to curate distinctive and enriching experiences for our guests and our colleagues every day. You will be part of the team to shape our future and fulfil our purpose.

The Berkeley has been treading its own path for more than 100 years. From here, midway between fashionable Knightsbridge and neighbourly Belgravia, we are still taking style, comfort and service to inspiring new levels. There’s nowhere quite like it. And that’s the way we love it. Stunning rooms by the brightest minds in the design world. Intuitive service that always seems one step ahead. From the moment you walk in, the hotel begins to work its magic. With many guests returning year after year, it’s a spell that’s hard to break.

Our team never fails to impress. To us, extraordinary service means perfecting the little details and adding exquisite touches in the entire guest journey. You truly care for our guests and your fellow colleagues. You believe in creating a sense of enthusiasm. Your goal is to excel and bring out your best in each and every guest interaction.

You will find a supportive, fun and nurturing team where you can bring your ideas and creative thinking to your role. We have a range of development interventions at every level and for different functional specialisms to help you design the trajectory of your career. Your team members are highly collaborative and the work environment is dynamic and stimulating.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Assist that food is prepared and presented to the highest standards as required by the Hotel.
• Produce food as directed by the Sous chef / Chef de Partie and to present it at the times required.
• Be fully conversant with all Restaurants, Bars, Banqueting and Floor Service dessert menus, in particular items which are the responsibility of your section and of their recipes and quantities.
• Advise Chef de Partie/sous chef of any irregularities in stock control.
• Assist Chef de Partie/sous chef in rotation of stocks and correct storage procedures.

Here at Maybourne, we strive to reward our colleagues for the incredible work they do every single day. In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer you:

• Financial Stability: Excellent salary package.
• Family Friendly company policies, including enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Holiday allowance increase after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Travel Season Ticket Loans.
• Pension Scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice.
• Holiday Trading.
• Retail Discount.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Subsidised monthly Podiatrist and Masseuse treatments, Flu vaccination vouchers, Eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses.
• A dedicated team of Mental Health First Aiders & 24-hour colleague assistance helpline.
• On and off-site Occupational Health Service.
• Death in Service salary contribution.
• Various wellbeing activities focused on mental and physical health.
• A complimentary state-of-the-art all-day dining colleague restaurant serving a range of nutritious meals.
• Cycle to Work.
• Wellbeing & Social Champions.
• Volunteering opportunities.
• Recognition and Career Development: Referral Scheme, Introduce a Star where you can earn up to £1,500, Instant colleague recognition and award programme with generous prizes, Colleague of the month nominations with generous prizes, Additional paid day off to celebrate your Birthday, Internal transfer and promotion opportunities, In-house training and development team with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth, Long service awards.
• Memorable experiences: Preferential room rates of £50 per overnight stay for yourself or your family across the Maybourne, Hotel Guest Experience Stay including an overnight stay and wining and dining at our renowned restaurants and bars, 50% Food and Beverage discount across the Maybourne, Social events (Annual Awards, Summer Maybourne Picnic, Welcome to Work, Annual Colleague Party, Annual Colleague Children Party, etc.), Wedding and Baby gifts, Retirement functions.

Eligibility: In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.