Pastry Sous Chef

Overview

Absolute Taste is seeking a passionate and dedicated
Pastry Sous Chef
to become part of our Kitchen team at our state-of-the-artheadquarters at Bicester, Oxfordshire.

We are a world class catering company, renowned for working at majorsporting events in the UK and abroad. We work across a variety of venues, however,have particular expertise in operating in greenfield sites.

This role is perfect for a passionate and skilled pastry chef who thrives in a fast paced, creative environment.

• Contribute innovative, seasonal and bespoke menu ideas, with the unique needs of each client and event in mind.
• Incorporate current food trends, dietary requirements, and sustainablepractices into menu design.
• Use high quality ingredients, ensuring menus are both creative and fitwithin the budget given.
• Adapt menus to accommodate last-minute client requests or unforeseenchanges.

• Assist the Head Pastry Chef with recipe specs and costing for all theupcoming events.
• Support with ordering for tastings and smaller events.
• Work with the Head Pastry chef and wider culinary team following recipespecs.
• To ensure the food is of the highest possible standard and ready withintime frame given.
• Work in an organised manner, taking responsibility for keeping the kitchen clean and tidy.
• Help with stock management, rotating stock, cleaning fridges, stockcounting.

• Experience working in a pastry department for at least 5 years.
• Passionate about great food with exceptional attention to detail.
• Able to work under pressure within a busy kitchen environment.
• Have great leadership skills.
• Thorough understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and travel when required.
• In the events season the summer is our peak time of the year, whereflexibility is required. Out of events season the hours are typically Monday to Friday with most evenings off and weekends off.