Absolute Taste is seeking a passionate and dedicated Pastry Sous Chef to become part of our Kitchen team at our state-of-the-art headquarters at Bicester, Oxfordshire.

We are a world class catering company, renowned for working at major sporting events in the UK and abroad. We work across a variety of venues, however, have particular expertise in operating in greenfield sites.

This role is perfect for a passionate and skilled pastry chef who thrives in a fast paced, creative environment.

Responsibilities

Menu development

·         Contribute innovative, seasonal and bespoke menu ideas, with the unique needs of each client and event in mind.

·         Incorporate current food trends, dietary requirements, and sustainable practices into menu design.

·         Use high quality ingredients, ensuring menus are both creative and fit within the budget given.

·         Adapt menus to accommodate last-minute client requests or unforeseen changes.

Costing and ordering

·         Assist the Head Pastry Chef with recipe specs and costing for all the upcoming events.

·         Support with ordering for tastings and smaller events.

Kitchen responsibilities

·         Work with the Head Pastry chef and wider culinary team following recipe specs.

·         To ensure the food is of the highest possible standard and ready within time frame given.

·         Work in an organised manner, taking responsibility for keeping the kitchen clean and tidy.

·         Help with stock management, rotating stock, cleaning fridges, stock counting.

Required skills and experience

·         Experience working in a pastry department for at least 5 years.

·         Passionate about great food with exceptional attention to detail.

·         Able to work under pressure within a busy kitchen environment.

·         Have great leadership skills.

·         Thorough understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.

·         Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and travel when required.

In the events season the summer is our peak time of the year, where flexibility is required. Out of events season the hours are typically Monday to Friday with most evenings off and weekends off.

Absolute Taste is seeking a passionate and dedicated Pastry Sous Chef to become part of our Kitchen team at our state-of-the-art headquarters at Bicester, Oxfordshire.

We are a world class catering company, renowned for working at major sporting events in the UK and abroad. We work across a variety of venues, however, have particular expertise in operating in greenfield sites.

This role is perfect for a passionate and skilled pastry chef who thrives in a fast paced, creative environment.

Responsibilities

Menu development

·         Contribute innovative, seasonal and bespoke menu ideas, with the unique needs of each client and event in mind.

·         Incorporate current food trends, dietary requirements, and sustainable practices into menu design.

·         Use high quality ingredients, ensuring menus are both creative and fit within the budget given.

·         Adapt menus to accommodate last-minute client requests or unforeseen changes.

Costing and ordering

·         Assist the Head Pastry Chef with recipe specs and costing for all the upcoming events.

·         Support with ordering for tastings and smaller events.

Kitchen responsibilities

·         Work with the Head Pastry chef and wider culinary team following recipe specs.

·         To ensure the food is of the highest possible standard and ready within time frame given.

·         Work in an organised manner, taking responsibility for keeping the kitchen clean and tidy.

·         Help with stock management, rotating stock, cleaning fridges, stock counting.

Required skills and experience

·         Experience working in a pastry department for at least 5 years.

·         Passionate about great food with exceptional attention to detail.

·         Able to work under pressure within a busy kitchen environment.

·         Have great leadership skills.

·         Thorough understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.

·         Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and travel when required.

In the events season the summer is our peak time of the year, where flexibility is required. Out of events season the hours are typically Monday to Friday with most evenings off and weekends off.