Part-time role where weekend availability is required. £12.71 per hour plus service charge (tronc)
Jesmond Dene House are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic part time Pastry Commis Chef to join our pastry kitchen team, mainly on weekends. This is an exciting opportunity for a junior, newly qualified chef looking to build on their experience and develop their skills and career within a professional pastry kitchen cooking food to 2 rosette standard.
Working alongside our experienced Pastry team, you will gain valuable hands-on experience across a range of pastry, baking, desserts, and afternoon tea, while contributing to the high standards and reputation of Jesmond Dene House.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a genuine passion for pastry, desserts, baking, and developing new culinary skills
- Be enthusiastic, eager to learn, and willing to take direction from more experienced members of the pastry team
- Have a keen eye for detail and take pride in producing food to a consistently high standard
- Be organised, reliable, and able to work effectively in a busy kitchen environment
- Have a positive attitude and be a supportive team player
- Be keen to learn about different pastry techniques, ingredients, preparation methods, and presentation
- Have a good understanding of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards
- Hold a relevant culinary qualification, or be undertaking one, with a desire to specialise and further develop a career in pastry
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the pastry team with the preparation and production of desserts, pastries, breads, cakes, and afternoon tea items
- Follow recipes and preparation methods accurately to ensure consistency and quality
- Assist with the preparation, baking, finishing, and presentation of pastry items
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food hygiene throughout the pastry kitchen
- Ensure all ingredients and equipment are prepared and ready for service
- Work efficiently as part of the kitchen team during busy service periods
- Assist with stock rotation, storage, preparation, and waste reduction
- Check the quality and freshness of ingredients and report any issues to senior members of the team
- Learn and develop new pastry techniques under the guidance of experienced chefs
- Follow all company Health & Safety and Food Hygiene procedures
- Support the wider kitchen team when required
Benefits of working for The Kronen Collection:
- Gratuities in addition to salary
- 50% off food and drink at all our Hotels
- Free onsite parking
- Enjoy a complimentary afternoon tea after 6 months, and overnight stay at one of our beautiful hotels after 1 year service
- Enjoy special staff and friends and family rates year round
- 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme
We're a hospitality business operating a selection of unique hotels, each offering boutique luxury, personal warmth, and unforgettable experiences. If you are a passionate and newly qualified chef looking to take your first steps in a pastry kitchen and build your skills within a supportive and professional environment, we would love to hear from you!
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 2EY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Pastry: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
