Apprentice Pastry Chef

PPHE Hotel Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group is seeking an Apprentice Pastry Chef for a 15-month program at art'otel Battersea Power Station, Greater London. Candidates should have a strong interest in food and a right to work in the UK. The role includes preparing and cooking orders, ensuring quality, and participating in training. Benefits include a salary of £12.86 per hour, on-the-job training, discounted hotel rates, and access to various employee schemes. Ideal for those passionate about culinary arts.

Benefits

Discounted hotel rates

30 days holiday

Employee assistance program

Gym discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Full-time Right to Work status in the UK and a resident for at least 3 years.
• Interest in food preparation and cooking.
• Previous experience in a professional kitchen is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food orders efficiently following hotel menu.
• Assist in storing all products to ensure quality and minimize wastage.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere for guests.

Skills

Interest in food preparation

Time management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 Commis Chef programme

Job description

Location: art'otel London Battersea Power Station, United Kingdom

Apprentice Pastry Chef – art’otel Battersea Power Station

Weare looking forambitiousApprentice Pastry Chefswith a passion for delivering consistent, high-quality food in a fast-paced kitchen. The program will last 15 months, asourApprentice Pastry Chefyou will receive a training programme which willaim to broaden your horizon and sustainably practice your culinary skills.

The15-month Apprentice Pastry Chef Programmewill be based in our hotels and includes:

• Salary: £12.86 per hour plus Tronc
• On-the-job training and guidance
• Cooking competitions and supplier visits
• Heavily discounted hotel rates (extends to the Radisson Hotel Group and family & friends)
• F&B discounts at our restaurants and bars (for your whole party)
• 30 days of holiday per year - including bank holidays, increasing with years of service
• Access to 40% of your pay before payday through Wagestream
• Recommend a friend scheme – up to £750!
• Vitality at work scheme with great gym discounts & more
• Ride to Work scheme & free cycling lessons
• 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Rota given 2 weeks in advance
• Departmental productivity & service incentive scheme
• Benefit Hub – Discounted prices at hundreds of stores, supermarkets, major retailers, attractions, restaurants, and cinemas.
• Free dry cleaning for work uniform
• Annual Staff parties and events

As anApprentice Pastry Chefat art’otel Battersea, you will:

• Possess full-time Right to Work status in the UK and have been a resident for at least 3 years.
• Have a strong interest in food - preparing and cooking ingredients.
• Attend college 1 day per week to complete your Level 2 Commis Chef programme.
• Complete tasks relevant to but not limited to the kitchen function in an efficient way, preparing and cooking food orders in accordance with the hotel menu, delivering on time, and liaising with relevant teams to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Proactively assists in preparing, serving and storing all products to ensure the best quality, in a cost-effective and efficient manner, considering food costs within specified budgets, and minimising wastage.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability when personalising external and internal guests’ needs and the changing demand and priorities of the business.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere and personalised service for each individual external and internal guest having an eye for detail and responding appropriately to guest and leadership feedback.
• Have previous paid or work experience in a professional kitchen (desirable) or demonstrate a clear passion for the culinary arts.
• Share our values: Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Enthusiasm, Commitment and Care.

Renowned for creating memorable moments, we cater to both leisure and business travellers with stylish guest rooms and versatile meeting facilities which are perfectly complemented by award-winning restaurants and bars.