AddressTHE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS WILL BE FRIDAY 12TH APRIL 2024
JOB TITLE:Pastry Sous Chef - The Conservatory
JOB REFERENCE: SCFG 04/24
REPORTING TO: Head Pastry Chef
HOURS: Based on 4-5 days out of 7 a week including weekend work
JOB LOCATION: Galgorm (Ballymena)
About the role:
We are seeking to recruit a talented, proactive Sous Chef to join our fantastic kitchen. We are looking for someone with an overall focus on delivering excellent food every time, someone who will provide support to our Head Chef and assist in the training and development of our team.
We can offer you an opportunity to progress in your career and build upon your existing experience. If you believe you have what it takes to become an integral part of our team and can show experience in the skills below then we look forward to hearing from you!
Job Description:
The main duties will include but are not limited to;
- Assisting the Head Chef in the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.
- Creating and preparing high-end pastries, desserts, bread, and other baked goods.
- Preparing and serving our Afternoon Tea menus.
- Working alongside the Head Chef and team to create and develop daily and weekly specials.
- Managing the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.
- Assisting in the training of junior chefs.
- Working during service on different sections when required.
- Assisting other chefs in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food to the highest standard in a clean, tidy, safe and pleasant environment.
- Assisting Head Chef in administrative tasks such as ordering, invoicing, and rostering.
- Working within and maintaining all associated Health, Safety, Fire, and Hygiene guidelines and procedures.
- Ensuring high standards are consistently met and making sure your personal appearance and uniform are in line with the required Resort standards at all times.
- Attend any training that has been set up to aid your own personal development.
- Comply with company food safety policies and legislation.
- Maintaining high levels of cleanliness at all times and making sure your personal appearance and uniform is in line with the required Resort standards at all times.
- Ensuring the kitchen team produces minimum wastage and implementing new ideas for reducing wastage.
The Person:
Applicant must:
- Previous experience working as a Sous Chef/Senior Pastry Chef. Preference may be given to those who have more experience working within high-volume restaurants.
- Good organisational and leadership skills.
- Have a good, pleasant manner and be well presented.
- Have a hard-working attitude, be able to multi-task, and work well under pressure.
- Be an enthusiastic and positive team player, with a keen eye for detail.
- Have a flexible approach to working shifts and must be available to work daytime, evenings, and weekends.
- Have a sense of pride in the delivery of high standards of presentation and the Galgorm Collection brand.
Perks of the job!!
We’re passionate about service, our guests, and, of course, our people. Whether you are new to Hospitality, fancy a different career path or want to extend your knowledge, Galgorm Collection can offer you an endless amount of opportunities. Why work for us? Click here to find out more! https://www.galgorm.com/why-work-with-us.html
We reserve the right to enhance the criteria to aid shortlisting and, in the event, that we receive large numbers of applications only those that are shortlisted will be contacted.
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