Yellow 42 are currently supporting a client in Edinburgh with an exciting opportunity as a Senior Production Chef for their bakehouse production kitchen.
Situated close to Edinburgh Waverly Station this is an ideal role for someone seeking a good work life balance and who is looking to work with a dynamic company that is expanding year on year.
The Senior Production Chef will work alongside the Production Head, supporting with the logistics, planning and high demand this company demands
Duties
- Weekly Production planning with the Production Manager according to orders placed by stores and stock levels.
- Assist in overseeing daily production, ensuring staff efficiency & motivation.
- Assist with daily production lists and the recording thereof.
- Reporting staff and maintenance issues and offering solutions.
- Staff training on the safe use of equipment, as well as induction of new staff members.
- Correspondence with shop supervisors and delivery drivers on any production delays, packaging needs and any product related questions.
- Preparing products & baking
- Producing range of savoury baked items
- Producing range of cake items
- Recipe development – assisting with the development of new recipes and menu items
Experience required
- Demonstrate that you have worked in very high-volume kitchens as a senior team member.
- Proven experience as a Senior Pastry Chef or similar role within a restaurant, production kitchen or bakery setting.
- Familiarity with baking methods, equipment and ingredients.
- Strong knowledge of food production, techniques and food safety practises.
- Familiarity with various baking methods, equipment, and ingredients.
- Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously is non negotiable.
- A passion for baking.
- As the business is growing must be able to increase the productivity as demand grows.
Benefits
- Salary of £40-45k.
- Excellent working conditions – with up to the date equipment
- Working within an established, dynamic and knowledgeable team.
- Hours of work are 7am to 5pm (at the latest)
- Where possible 4 days on 3 days off.
- Excellent career progression opportunities as the business grows
- Recognised for hard work – with financial opportunities as well as additional holiday
If you are enthusiastic about pastry creation and eager to contribute your skills to our dynamic kitchen team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.