Are you an experienced *Pastry Chef De Partie* looking for an exciting new challenge?
The Hotel Folk are currently looking for an experienced *Pastry Chef De Partie* to join their friendly kitchen team at their award-winning AA-rosetted *Crown and Castle in Orford*
*Main responsibilities:*
* Preparing specific food items and meal components at your station such as Afternoon Teas, Specialty Cakes, Signature Afternoon Teas
* Following directions provided by the head chef.
* Collaborating with the rest of the culinary team to ensure high-quality food and service.
* Keeping your area of the kitchen safe and sanitary.
* Stocktaking and ordering supplies for your station.
* Supervising all pastry service throughout the property.
* Ensuring standards of cuisine and hygiene are maintained.
* Standardizing and communicating pastry and bakery recipes to personnel.
* Preparing breads and pastries, including doughs, fillings, proofing, baking, and decorating.
* Reviewing production sheets to understand the variety of baked goods to be produced daily.
*What you need to be a CDP (Chef de Partie):*
* Ability to work a variety of shifts on a rota.
* Have previous experience working within a similar role.
* Have a passion for and genuine interest in food, especially pastry.
* Have a mature and pleasant manner.
* Be a team player.
* Be able to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
If you are passionate about food, a strong team player, and are willing to learn and develop your culinary skills, then we would love to hear from you!
*Benefits of working for The Hotel Folk:*
* A share of the tips
* Free Golf at Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel
* 28 days annual leave (pro rata for hours worked)
* 50% off food in all our hotel restaurants
* B&B in any of our hotels from only £50 per room, per night
* 50% off treatments & discounted products at our Weavers' House Spa
* Hospitality Action - Employee Assistance Programme
* Company pension scheme
* Tailored company induction and continued training and development opportunities
*About The Hotel Folk:*
Founded in 1996, The Hotel Folk have grown to comprise six unique and individual family run hotels, a Country Club, and luxurious Spa. Whilst all our properties are charmingly individual with their own unique personality, the thing they all have in common is the people; a community of Folk obsessed with looking after our guests and delivering a blow-your-socks-off hospitality experience.
*You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role. We cannot offer sponsorship.*
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Orford IP12: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Chef: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
