Pastry Chef de Partie

Full Job Description

Pastry Chef de Partie

Location: Burgh Island (Live-in accommodation is available, subject to availability. This starts at £25.00 per week.)

F/T: 48 hours per week,

Salary: from £(phone number removed) per annum depending on experience

Want to work at one of the most magnificent hotels in Devon?

This hotel is an iconic landmark and retreat, positioned on a wildly beautiful and secluded tidal Burgh island. A career at Burgh Island is unique and is not for the faint-hearted. Island life brings with it several challenges in terms of location and working hours. This is a unique opportunity for a Pastry Chef (Chef de Partie or Commis Chef) to join its brigade. Where quality and creativity are second to none.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Prepare dishes to the highest standards of quality, safety and consistency

* Ensure recipes are followed to ensure the risk of cross-contamination is kept to a minimum

* Ensure brand standards are followed to ensure consistency of quality

* Work as part of a team in preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food

* Follow standards and regulations relating to cleanliness, hygiene and safety

* Ensure the chef is informed where food or other supplies need to be ordered

* Check the quantity and quality of received products

* Work with the head chef to ensure departmental compliance with all relevant regulations (e.g. COSHH, HAACP, Fire & Food Hygiene)

* Ensure the head chef is notified of equipment malfunctions and breakdowns

Attitudes and Behaviours:

* Clear Communicator - Naturally inquisitive

* Guest Focus - Nurturing nature

* Ability to motivate others - positive approach to challenges

* Can-do attitude - actively caring

* Self-motivated - calm under pressure

* Solutions focused - Delivers with Empathy

* Resilient - well respected within teams

* Consistent in approach - open-mindedness

* Aware of confidentiality - standards driven

On top of a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package which includes.

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Service Charge - Equal share pro-rated according to contracted hours.

- Bonus Scheme – Eligible after successful completion of 3 month probation period

- Pension

- Meals on duty provided (Brunch and Dinner)

- Accommodation – Subject to availability

- Staff shopping system for those in accommodation with a local convenience store

- Discounted rates with the local taxi company

- Apprenticeships via HIT Training available

- WSET courses available

- 50% Employee Discount on Food

- 25% Employee Discount on beer, wine and soft drinks

- 1 Free night B&B in any Inn-Telligence managed property after 1 year employment

- 2 Free nights B&B in any Inn-Telligence managed property after 2 or more years employment

- Free use of hotel paddleboards and kayaks (subject to availability)