Pastry Chef – Artisan Bakery

Pastry Chef – Artisan Bakery

Company: Mrs Sourdough Bakery - ME4 4DS

Location: ME4 4DS

Salary: Competitive (based on experience)

Hours: Full-time, early morning shifts

A growing artisan sourdough bakery looking for a skilled Pastry Chef to join their friendly and passionate team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a hands-on bakery environment, producing high-quality pastries and sweet treats for both retail and wholesale customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and produce laminated pastries (croissants, pain au chocolat, Danish, etc.)
• Bake cakes, cookies, biscuits, and a variety of other pastries
• Maintain high standards of quality, consistency, and presentation
• Support stock control, ordering, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment
• Work as part of a close-knit team to deliver smooth daily production

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or in a bakery environment
• Strong knowledge of lamination and pastry techniques
• Ability to produce a wide range of cakes, cookies, biscuits, and pastries
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing top-quality products
• Flexibility to work early morning shifts
• A positive, team-focused attitude

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Unlimited free coffee all day (we know how important it is at 5am!)
• Staff discount on all our breads, pastries, and cakes
• A supportive, friendly team – no big-kitchen stress, no shouting, just teamwork
• Early starts mean early finishes – enjoy your afternoons free
• Opportunities to learn, develop, and bring your own ideas to the menu
• Be part of a small business where your work really matters and is appreciated by a loyal local community

If you are passionate about pastry and want to join a welcoming team where you’ll be valued (and never short of good coffee), we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter