Pastry Chef
The Missing Bean Bakery
Salary: £29,244 - £32,364 per year
About Us
The Missing Bean Bakery is our dedicated in-house production bakery and kitchen, supplying handcrafted breads, pastries, sandwiches and baked goods to our cafés across Oxfordshire.
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Pastry Chef to join our growing production team, working alongside our Head Baker and skilled production team.
We value enthusiasm, attention to detail and willingness to learn, alongside a passion for food and coffee.
The Role
As a Pastry Chef, you will play a key role in the daily production of our pastries and bakery items, ensuring they meet the high standards our customers expect. You'll work closely with the wider production team to deliver fresh products to our cafés each day while maintaining excellent food safety and quality standards.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in artisanal bread and pastry production.
- Strong knowledge of laminated pastries, sourdough and a variety of doughs.
- A passion for producing consistently high-quality baked goods.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- A commitment to maintaining exceptional food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards.
- The ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to work.
- A willingness to learn, develop and contribute new ideas.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently bake and finish products to specification.
- Produce sourdough breads, laminated pastries and other bakery products.
- Prepare and pack daily café orders.
- Accurately weigh and prepare ingredients.
- Mix doughs and batters using both manual techniques and commercial mixers.
- Follow production schedules to meet daily demand.
- Shape breads and pastries alongside the production team.
- Prepare sandwiches and other filled food items.
- Carry out stock rotation and stock takes.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
- Clean bakery equipment and production areas.
- Participate in recipe development, product testing and quality control.
- Attend team training and development sessions.
Working Hours
This is a full-time, permanent position working 40-45 hours per week across five days, on a rota between Monday and Sunday, with two days off each week.
Shift start times rotate between 4:30am, 5:00am and 6:00am—offering a much earlier finish than many traditional bakery roles.
Start Date: ASAP
Salary & Benefits
Salary
- £29,244 - £32,364 per year
Additional Pay
- Performance bonus
- Annual bonus
Benefits
- Company pension
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free or discounted food and drinks
- Store discount
- Company events
- Bereavement leave
- Sick pay
- Casual dress
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Oxford, Magdalen Road (In person). Please note, parking is not available on site.
Reference: Pastry Chef – Missing Bean Baker
Pay: £14.06-£15.56 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
