Pastry Chef - Mon to Fri - Agency

We are looking for Pastry chefs to support a Southeast London based Top London Event Caterer's Pastry kitchen. You could start next week or the week after for a trial and, if all goes well, work through until December. The schedule is generally Monday to Friday, with a preference for a few evenings (one or two per week).

Pay

  • Hourly Paid or Day Rate for Band and Film Work
  • £17.85 (£20.00 Inc Holiday)
  • Hourly Rate Dependent on Client, Experience and Role.
  • Weekly Pay

Times of Work

  • Monday to Friday
  • 8am till 4.30m + Evening Functions 
  • Evening Functions – It may suit you if you want extra work around a full-time job.
  • Some Weekends – To Support Functions, i.e. Weddings

What the Work is

  • Volume event prep- canapés, Bowl food, Weddings, Film Premiers, seated plated dinners/banquets.
  • Plating Up & Garnishing at Function

Location

  • Client kitchens are based throughout London to suit your home or work location.
  • Evening Functions –majority-based in London, so can suit your home or work location.
  • Weekend functions and weddings may be outside London.
  • Functions out of London – Travel Time and Travel Cost paid.
  • Taxis are provided if public transport is not available.

 Experience and Requirements

  • Relevant Chef Experience- Fresh Food and Volume.
  • Minimum experience needed: Pastry Chef De Partie Level.

Licence/Certifications:

  • Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
  • Allergen Training -Certificate
  • Your own Presentable chef whites, hat, apron, knives, and steel-toe cap safety shoes
  • ·Right to Work in the UK

If you are interested in a role, please apply now. We can arrange a call, and if it works for you, we will schedule an in-person meeting.

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