Commis Pastry Chef
Summary
Assists senior chefs in preparing and serving food to high standards, manages stock, ensures hygiene/safety compliance, and supports event functions in a historic UK catering company.
Job Type: Full Time 40 hours contract
- Monday – Friday + fixed overtime rate
- There are occasional weekend/evening work paid at fixed overtime rate
Annual Salary: £32k plus overtime and occasional weekends
Key Responsibilities
- To provide food/service to a consistent high standard, including assisting senior chefs with functions in other different areas throughout the business.
- Responsible to manage stock levels of the section you are overseeing.
- Ensure the presentation of the food is consistent with the standards set by senior chefs.
- To ensure all Health, Hygiene and Safety requirements are being adhered to
- Any other reasonable request by the Senior Management.
- Excellent communication skills
- Hands on and proactive approach
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Excellent time management and prioritising
- Strong organisational skills
We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.
A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.
To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at