This is a fantastic opportunity for an experience confectionery manager or head pastry chef to work within a successful, growing artisan bakery with nearly 100 years of heritage.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
LEADERSHIP
- Report to the Operations Manager.
- Develop the team through leadership and coaching.
- Responsible for managing the day-to-day running of the Confectionery department.
- Ensure high standards are maintained.
- Continually review and refresh confectionery products.
- Cost control.
- Monitoring & managing performance of all areas of the confectionery department.
- Responsible for producing all pastry and confectionery products in the correct quantities and of the correct type in accordance with the daily/weekly production sheet.
- Ensure all cakes, pastries and savouries are made in accordance with the recipes provided in the recipe book.
- Ensure that the correct processes are followed when producing products.
- Communicate with the Operations Manager if any problems exist or are anticipated with the production process.
QUALITY CONTROL
- Ensure the quality of all products is never compromised.
- Products should be consistent in their overall appearance, colour, size, finish, taste as per the product manual.
- Ensure Confectionery team are appropriately trained in allergens management and food safety.
- Maintain a clean, tidy, well-organised department.
HYGIENE
- Undertake regular hygiene audits.
- Implement food safety control systems and ensure all tasks are completed and checked on a daily basis.
EXPERIENCE
- Previous experience in Bakery and Pastry production, particularly in Viennoiserie.
- Strong planning skills.
- Team management skills.
- High level of attention to detail.
BENEFITS
Uniform provided
On-site parking
Company events
Cycle to work scheme
Free bread
50% off for employees
10% off at Eight on the River Cafe
Pension Scheme
A box of cakes on your birthday
Free meal provided every shift
Holiday entitlement of 28 days including bank holidays pro rata
Employee assistance 24/7 helpline offering free confidential advice and support
Full-time, Permanent, 5-6 days per week
Please consider your commute before applying for this position due to restricted public transport in Hersham.
‘Inclusion & Diversity
At Cavan Bakery we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us, and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.
Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey.’
£17.50-£19.50 per hour.
