Pastry Chef

Barberstown Castle 4 star hotel in Straffan, Co. Kildare are currently recruiting for a Pastry Chef

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the successful candidate will be responsible for the operation of the pastry section in our busy kitchen.

Key Responsibilities will include

Create and prepare desserts and sweet treats while managing service and maintaining attention to detail at all times.

Ensure that food production and food service is carried out to the highest standard and in accordance with the food hygiene regulations. This full time role is 40 hours per week.

Principal Accountabilities

Preparation of food for all outlets of the hotel, such as baking breads, and pastries. Prep of all food for lunch and evening service as per menu and to required standards.

Managing the general day to day running of their section.

Should have good understanding of HACCP.

General cost and quality control for both incoming and outgoing goods.

Stock rotation is carried out correctly and is controlled.

To ensure that temperature readings are taken on a daily basis and taken accurately.

To ensure that all kitchen equipment, fixtures and fittings are in good working order and to ensure that no item of equipment is mis-used.

To ensure all cleaning schedules are adhered to and hygiene checked daily.

To ensure that all food served from their section is the required standard highlighted in the menu specification.

To carry out company's relations policy and to communicate hotel services to guests.

To wear clean, suitable uniform.

To ensure a high standard of personal hygiene and grooming.

Upkeep of the equal opportunities policy to ensure that there is a neutral working environment.

To participate in any training and personnel exercises designed to improve standards and performance.

Work in accordance with standard procedures within each department.

To keep staff/work areas tidy, safe and report any hazard, accident, loss or damage to management and observe all requirements under Health & Safety at Work act.

Any other duties as may be assigned.