Head Pastry Chef - Twickenham Stadium | 02 March, 2024

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Job Introduction

Head Pastry Chef - Twickenham Stadium

£50,000 per annum
5 out of 7 days per week
Medicash – Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
Aviva Digicare – Free annual healthcare check
Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
Entertainment discounts – up to 55% off cinema tickets
Health & Wellbeing discounts – Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
Travel discounts – Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
Shopping discounts – Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
Meals on duty
Vodaphone discounts
Pension scheme and Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
23 days + BH’s and additional day off for your birthday
2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
Competitive and supportive family benefits
Day off for baby's 1st birthday
Holiday purchase scheme
On-going training & development and career pathways
Professional subscriptions paid
Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for the preparation and assembly of all pasty dishes, providing high quality dishes for the customer and client. With the help of the Executive Head chef you will drive sales through centrally driven menu plans and promotions and ensure compliance through preferred suppliers. Provide high quality food products to customers and client in line with a food service offer that is applicable to the venue offering. Responsible for the training and development of the pastry team.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Responsible for the pastry section in the kitchen as well as all the pastry chefs allocated to this section.
Establishes and maintain quality and presentation standards for all menu content.
Continually benchmarks the food production and service with guests and analyses food trends within the marketplace, incorporating feedback and research into menu development.
Takes a structured approach to the management of the food production and service for Twickenham Experience Ltd
Remains receptive to innovative ideas and pursues them in a positive manner whilst training and motivating junior members of your team
To prepare, cook and assemble menus aligned to client environment and centrally driven menus and promotions where appropriate
Follow set portion control and ensure all food is purchased in the first instance from our preferred list of suppliers wherever possible
To ensure all food is stored, handled and packed at the correct temperature and in accordance with Food Handling and Hygiene Regulations.
To maintain records of temperatures and remedial action taken where necessary, reporting all issues to your line manager
To serve on the food counters in the client’s premises following all customer service standards
Use machinery as shown and trained to ensure equipment is used safely and in accordance with legislation, and reporting of equipment issues to your line manager
To ensure that work areas are kept clean and that all waste is recorded and disposed of correctly.
To be competent and skilled to work in all areas of preparation, cook and counter service.
Ensure the quality and presentation of the food is to the highest standard and specification.
Ensure the quality and the presentation of hospitality catering is to the highest standard
To comply with all Health and safety legislation.
To attend and comply with any training by Brands, Health and Safety, Food Safety etc.
To ensure you comply with current dress and personal hygiene regulations.
To be responsible for monitoring and recording, day to day production schedule of each menu item

Levy UK & Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality.

In the UK, we are proud to have a wealth of long-standing partnerships with venues across sport, entertainment, and events. Our partnerships include venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and ExCel London.

We are culinary champions – it’s what we do and it’s what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating legendary experiences.

Focussed on ‘doing the right thing’ for our people and the planet, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do.

We have a commitment to being Net Zero by 2027, are official partners of the British Paralympic Association, and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.

We collaborate with some of the UK’s most game-changing and well-loved brands, all sharing our vision for bringing best-in-class experiences.

D&I

At Levy UK & Ireland, we take pride in fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. We believe that our differences are our greatest strengths, and we are committed to creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered. Our team is a vibrant tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, which enriches our creativity, innovation, and overall success. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities, promoting fairness, and ensuring that all voices are heard.

We firmly believe that a diverse team leads to innovation and creativity. We welcome candidates from all walks of life and backgrounds to join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable work environment where everyone has the chance to excel and collaborate.

Join us in our journey towards a more diverse and inclusive world, where every person has the chance to thrive and contribute their unique talents. Together, we can achieve greatness.

We collaborate with some of the UK’s most game-changing and well-loved brands, all sharing our vision for bringing best-in-class experiences.

Venues Collection

The Venues Collection, a grouping of six, easily accessible properties located across the UK. With an array of both contemporary and historic meeting spaces, they also cater for every memorable moment: from christenings to birthdays, engagement parties to weddings and anniversaries to celebrations of life. Spaces to Meet, Spaces to Sleep, Spaces to Celebrate.