An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a talented and technically sound Pastry Chef who can deliver a real competitive edge utilising their flair and talent to developed chilled cakes and desserts, working for one of the UK’s major chilled food Groups who are known and respected for putting innovation first.

You will need to be able to demonstrate a sound Pastry background having developed serious craft skills and have a progressive approach willing to continually update your knowledge and trend awareness.  Equally comfortable developing and redefining classical desserts as you will be working on innovative blue-sky projects.  It is vital that you are commercially focused able to work within brief, under pressure to meet specific time lines, working within budget and factory parameters – therefore a resourceful and creative approach will be required at all times.

Are you able to:

·         inspire and influence colleagues and customers

·         encourage a positive proactive approach to NPD ensuring cross functionally departments can see the benefits of Product Development

·         be a strong supportive team player, yet able to take the lead

·         forge strong trusted relations with customers – becoming their first port of call for guidance on patisserie products

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