Pastry Commis Chef
Location: Hoar Cross Hall, Staffordshire
Salary: £28866.15 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Hoar Cross Hall, Staffordshire

Are you passionate about food and looking to develop your skills within a talented kitchen team?

We’re looking for a Pastry Commis Chef to join us at Hoar Cross Hall, supporting our chefs to deliver exceptional food and memorable dining experiences for our guests

Set in the heart of Staffordshire, Hoar Cross Hall is a luxury spa resort combining the elegance of a stately home with exceptional dining, beautiful grounds and a world-class spa

We believe in hiring people with passion and positivity. We’ll help you develop your skills, grow your confidence and progress your career

The Role:

As a Pastry Commis Chef, you’ll work as part of our Kitchen Team, supporting the Head Pastry Chef and senior chefs with the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen

From preparing dishes and supporting busy services to assisting with desserts, afternoon teas, petits-fours and breads, you’ll play an important role in ensuring our guests receive consistently high-quality food

You’ll also help maintain excellent standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness while developing your skills and experience within a professional kitchen environment.

Role Specification:

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Assisting with the preparation of desserts, afternoon tea, petits-fours and breads
• Helping maintain stock levels and assisting with ordering
• Preparing and serving food to our high quality standards
• Following all food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures
• Completing daily food and fridge temperature records
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen
• Assisting with menu development using fresh, seasonal ingredients
• Supporting and motivating colleagues while working as part of a close-knit team
• Carrying out any other reasonable duties requested by the Executive Chef or Head Chef 

What We're Looking For 

Essential

• A passion for creating high-quality food
• Previous experience in a similar hospitality role
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
• Good understanding of food hygiene and quality standards
• Ability to work well under pressure in a busy kitchen
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety requirements
• A positive attitude and a genuine team-player 

Desirable

• Experience working with high-volume service
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Additional food safety training.
• Eagerness to learn, develop and share your knowledge with others 

Shift Patterns:

• 40 hours per week
• 5 days out of 7 per week
• Note: Full flexibility is key as you will be expected to work as and when necessary to meet the needs of the team and the business
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship now or at any point in the future for this role 

Why Join Us 

• Work in a picturesque, historic estate with a focus on luxury and high standards in hospitality
• Complimentary Spa Day on work anniversaries at any of our company spas
• Free meal provided daily through our staff canteen
• Complimentary use of leisure and spa facilities
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program
• 30% discount on overnight stays and spa days
• Discounts on food, drink and retail across our venues
• Pension scheme
• Free Parking
• Refer-a-Friend scheme
• Excellent Induction and training programme
• Perkbox Online benefits and discounts
• On-line Doctor support (appointments/prescriptions)
• A fun, supportive and inclusive work environment with loads of development opportunities 

People say you can’t choose your family, well we choose you to be part of ours.

Pastry Commis Chef
Location: Hoar Cross Hall, Staffordshire
Salary: £28866.15 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Hoar Cross Hall, Staffordshire

Are you passionate about food and looking to develop your skills within a talented kitchen team?

We’re looking for a Pastry Commis Chef to join us at Hoar Cross Hall, supporting our chefs to deliver exceptional food and memorable dining experiences for our guests

Set in the heart of Staffordshire, Hoar Cross Hall is a luxury spa resort combining the elegance of a stately home with exceptional dining, beautiful grounds and a world-class spa

We believe in hiring people with passion and positivity. We’ll help you develop your skills, grow your confidence and progress your career

The Role:

As a Pastry Commis Chef, you’ll work as part of our Kitchen Team, supporting the Head Pastry Chef and senior chefs with the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen

From preparing dishes and supporting busy services to assisting with desserts, afternoon teas, petits-fours and breads, you’ll play an important role in ensuring our guests receive consistently high-quality food

You’ll also help maintain excellent standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness while developing your skills and experience within a professional kitchen environment.

Role Specification:

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Assisting with the preparation of desserts, afternoon tea, petits-fours and breads
• Helping maintain stock levels and assisting with ordering
• Preparing and serving food to our high quality standards
• Following all food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures
• Completing daily food and fridge temperature records
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen
• Assisting with menu development using fresh, seasonal ingredients
• Supporting and motivating colleagues while working as part of a close-knit team
• Carrying out any other reasonable duties requested by the Executive Chef or Head Chef 

What We're Looking For 

Essential

• A passion for creating high-quality food
• Previous experience in a similar hospitality role
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
• Good understanding of food hygiene and quality standards
• Ability to work well under pressure in a busy kitchen
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety requirements
• A positive attitude and a genuine team-player 

Desirable

• Experience working with high-volume service
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Additional food safety training.
• Eagerness to learn, develop and share your knowledge with others 

Shift Patterns:

• 40 hours per week
• 5 days out of 7 per week
• Note: Full flexibility is key as you will be expected to work as and when necessary to meet the needs of the team and the business
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship now or at any point in the future for this role 

Why Join Us 

• Work in a picturesque, historic estate with a focus on luxury and high standards in hospitality
• Complimentary Spa Day on work anniversaries at any of our company spas
• Free meal provided daily through our staff canteen
• Complimentary use of leisure and spa facilities
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program
• 30% discount on overnight stays and spa days
• Discounts on food, drink and retail across our venues
• Pension scheme
• Free Parking
• Refer-a-Friend scheme
• Excellent Induction and training programme
• Perkbox Online benefits and discounts
• On-line Doctor support (appointments/prescriptions)
• A fun, supportive and inclusive work environment with loads of development opportunities 

People say you can’t choose your family, well we choose you to be part of ours.