Join us as a Pastry Junior Sous Chef at Coworth Park Hotel, recently recognised as one of The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for in 2024. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

To assist the Head Pastry Chef run the kitchens enabling the team to achieve the highest levels of standards and service. Using your knowledge of patisserie and baking skills to assist the head Pastry Chef to develop new ideas and recipes 

• Complimentary nights with breakfast within Dorchester Collection
• 50% F&B discount at selected restaurants
• Very generous Employee Introductory Scheme offered
• Team members' awards and incentives schemes
• Contributory pension scheme entitlement from date of commencement
• Life assurance cover for all team members
• Uniform laundered complimentarily
• Complimentary meals whilst on duty at our team members' restaurant.
• Occupational Health, including subsidised massage treatments and health clinics
  
  

• Lead, coordinate and motivate the team to build a high performing team
• Mentor, train & coach team members
• Manage work load & resource distribution
• Identify training needs, design &  track training for division
• Monitor & evaluate team performance & perform
• HACCAP – To follow the day to day procedures including; Diligence, food labelling, weekly deep clean of your section           
• Act as a deputy to the Head  Pastry Chef
• Produce and deliver quality food and enable operational excellence
• Plan the day to day running of all sections of each kitchen (banqueting, breakfast, room service, and staff food) effectively to meet the service standards
• Control, with the aid of the Head  Pastry Chef, all the operating costs within all the food outlets to the agreed budgets set and order appropriate levels of food
• Carry out quality checks on stock, produce and dishes along with offering training, and understanding of the products to keep the team focussed and allowing them to evolve as chefs.
• Have a flexible ability to respond to business and client needs.
• Ensure daily food preparation meets recipe and specification index i.e. size, quantity and quality
• To follow and abide by all regulations, policies and procedures that has been set out by Coworth Park.
• Along with your main duties you may be asked to complete other tasks and duties as and when necessary and reasonably required
• You may on occasion be required to adjust your hours of work to cover the business needs

• Previous experience within a similar role and environment such as AA Rosette or Michelin background
• Knowledge of chocolate and sugar work
• Experience in bread making
• Relevant qualifications such as City & Guild 7061/7062 or NVQ Level 2/3
• Experience in menu development
• Experience in ordering systems and cost processes
• Excellent IT skills
• Understanding of COSHH
• Team leader and excellent communicator
• Hands on team player
• Experience of training and coaching a team
• Flexible approach to respond to the needs of the business and clients
• Good interpersonal skills
• Well presented 

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please contact the People & Culture team at HumanResources.CPA@dorchestercollection.com