Senior Pastry Chef
THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Daylesford Organic pastry chefs produce the highest quality patisserie products for sale in our retail outlets, cafes, and via our wholesale customers
SALARY: £40,000
Generally Monday-Friday working pattern (9-hour shifts falling between the working hours of 5:00 and 17:00). Weekend work as and when required (during peak periods, usually in the lead-up to Christmas and shared rotationally amongst the team)
RESPONSIBILITIES
FOOD
- Continually strive towards the improvement in quality of Patisserie products
- Ensure consistently high quality, including the implementation of a continuous improvement programme
- Have direct involvement in the production of all Patisserie products, leading by example in delivering their expert execution
- Aid in the proposal and development of new products, a process led by the Executive Pastry Chef and in conjunction with the NPD Team, to deliver exciting innovation to our consumers
- Manage sourcing and maintenance of equipment and consumables, ensuring that the correct reporting tools are used to reach as efficient a resolution as possible in all cases
- Lead the team and implement processes for food safety and traceability in line with the Daylesford Quality Management System
OPERATIONS
- Be fully competent and have full involvement in all areas of the Patisserie operation, from the intake of ingredients right through to the packing and dispatch of finished goods
- Respond to complaints and requests for information in a timely manner
- Ensure the Patisserie team carries out all baking duties with care and diligence to guarantee the production of a consistently high standard of product, along with minimal levels of wastage
- Ensure that cleaning rotas are adhered to at all times
- Maintain a safe workplace for both staff and customers, ensuring we are fully compliant with H&S regulations
NUMBERS
- Share in the ownership of the P&L for the Patisserie, driving sales and reducing costs
- Manage recipes, costing, stock counting and production records for financial accuracy
- Ensure fulfilment of orders, including scheduling, staffing and raw material stocks
- Act as a secondary point of contact for Patisserie audits and hold responsibility for legal compliance, both internal and external
PEOPLE
- Line-manage, develop and motivate the Patisserie team (including Pastry Chefs, Production Assistants, Packing Assistants and Kitchen Porters)
- Complete all People admin and processes for the team in a timely manner
• Develop, train and coach the Patisserie team through performance review and personalised learning & development
• Ensure that staff complete all mandatory training in the required timescales
• Ensure a smooth and structured onboard for your new hires, supporting your management team to deliver a consistent welcome
• Be mindful of, and forthcoming in, implementing equipment/process/staffing changes that support greater efficiency
PERKS & BENEFITS
- Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining
experiences from day 1.
• Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a
charity of their choice.
• Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
• Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we
contribute up to 4.5%.
• Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.
• Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.
- Department
- Production
- Locations
- Daylesford Farm
- Hourly salary
- £40,000
- Brand
- Daylesford Organic
About Bamford Collection
Bamford Collection is a group of consciously minded lifestyle brands committed to nourishing and nurturing people and planet.
Senior Pastry Chef
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