Senior Pastry Chef - Moreton-in-Marsh

Daylesford Organic pastry chefs produce the highest quality patisserie products for sale in our retail outlets, cafes, and via our wholesale customers,

• Continually strive towards the improvement in quality of Patisserie products


• Ensure consistently high quality, including the implementation of a continuous improvement programme


• Have direct involvement in the production of all Patisserie products, leading by example in delivering their expert execution


• Aid in the proposal and development of new products, a process led by the Executive Pastry Chef and in conjunction with the NPD Team, to deliver exciting innovation to our consumers


• Manage sourcing and maintenance of equipment and consumables, ensuring that the correct reporting tools are used to reach as efficient a resolution as possible in all cases


• Lead the team and implement processes for food safety and traceability in line with the Daylesford Quality Management System


OPERATIONS

• Be fully competent and have full involvement in all areas of the Patisserie operation, from the intake of ingredients right through to the packing and dispatch of finished goods


• Respond to complaints and requests for information in a timely manner


• Ensure the Patisserie team carries out all baking duties with care and diligence to guarantee the production of a consistently high standard of product, along with minimal levels of wastage


• Ensure that cleaning rotas are adhered to at all times


• Maintain a safe workplace for both staff and customers, ensuring we are fully compliant with H&S regulations


NUMBERS

• Share in the ownership of the P&L for the Patisserie, driving sales and reducing costs


• Manage recipes, costing, stock counting and production records for financial accuracy


• Ensure fulfilment of orders, including scheduling, staffing and raw material stocks


• Act as a secondary point of contact for Patisserie audits and hold responsibility for legal compliance, both internal and external


PEOPLE

• Line-manage, develop and motivate the Patisserie team (including Pastry Chefs, Production Assistants, Packing Assistants and Kitchen Porters)


• Complete all People admin and processes for the team in a timely manner

Develop, train and coach the Patisserie team through performance review and personalised learning & development
Ensure that staff complete all mandatory training in the required timescales
Ensure a smooth and structured onboard for your new hires, supporting your management team to deliver a consistent welcome
Be mindful of, and forthcoming in, implementing equipment/process/staffing changes that support greater efficiency


• Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining

experiences from day 1.
Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a
charity of their choice.
Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we
contribute up to 4.5%.
Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.
Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.