Pastry Chef

Job Title: Pastry Chef - Jams, Creams, Fillings, and Doughs

Location: Covent Garden & Soho locations, London

Salary: £13 - £16/hour, negotiable 

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a Pastry Chef with a passion for precision and creativity? Join this dynamic team and showcase your expertise in crafting exquisite creams, doughs, fillings, and more!

About the Role:

Our client, is not just a coffee shop; it's a culinary haven where doughnut-making is elevated to an art form. At the workshop, they specialise in crafting 16 varieties of dream doughnuts, each inspired by the elegance of French patisserie. The creations are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes, capturing the hearts of doughnut enthusiasts everywhere. Due to a new opening, company is now looking for talented Pastry Chefs to join their passionate team and contribute to the vision of doughnut perfection. Excellent opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in a growing company.

We are seeking a skilled Pastry Chef specialising in jams, creams, fillings, and doughs to join this kitchen. You will play a key role in creating a wide range of desserts and pastries, ensuring the highest quality in both taste and presentation. If you have a deep understanding of pastry arts and are passionate about delivering excellence, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare and execute a variety of creams such as crème pâtissière, ganache, diplomat cream, and Chantilly cream.

- Craft perfect doughs, including sable and cookie doughs, balancing texture and flavour.

- Masterfully create meringues in French, Swiss, and Italian styles for use in desserts and decorations.

- Apply expert techniques in caramel-making, managing caramelisation to achieve the desired colour, flavour, and consistency.

- Collaborate closely with the kitchen team to ensure all products meet high standards of quality and food safety.

- Use and maintain specialised equipment such as mixers, whisks, ovens, and thermometers with precision.

Requirements:

- 3-5 years of experience in a professional kitchen, with a strong focus on creams, jams, and doughs.

- Proven expertise in crafting high-quality creams, including emulsification, whipping, tempering, and stabilisation techniques.

- Strong knowledge of dough preparation, including creating sable doughs and various cookie doughs.

- Extensive experience in working with meringues and caramel, achieving optimal texture and flavour.

- Ability to experiment with new techniques and ingredients, ensuring innovative and exciting pastry creations.

Personality Traits:

- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to precision in both flavour and texture.

- A passion for creativity and experimentation with new ingredients, techniques, and flavour combinations.

- A team player with excellent collaboration skills.

- Commitment to hygiene and food safety, particularly when handling delicate ingredients.

Apply Now to join this expanding culinary team and showcase your pastry expertise! As business is going through a massive expansion plan, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to advance their career and be part of an innovative, dynamic environment where your skills will truly shine.