Vinery Baker - Darlington, United Kingdom - Raby Estates

Raby Estates

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Darlington, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title:
Baker/Pastry Chef

Responsible to:
Estate Chef, Food and Beverage Operations Manager

Liaising with:
Head of Leisure and Tourism, Events Manager, Leisure, and Tourism Team

Department:
Leisure and Tourism

Location:
Raby Castle

Hours: 40 hours/week, primarily 7am-3pm including regular weekends and occasional evenings.

Experience:
Experience of working as a Baker/Pastry in a Commercial High-quality F&B environment.

Salary:
£28,000 per annum

Job Ref:

VA

Job Details

Raby Estates are about to launch the most beautiful dining destination, set in a stunning new glasshouse, surrounded by acres of parkland.

The Vinery and accompanying event spaces, part of The Rising development, will deliver a unique experience for diners visiting the historic setting of Raby Castle, Park, and Gardens.

Are you an experienced, talented Baker/Pastry Chef looking for a job that offers a huge amount of creativity, based in a brand-new, purpose-built kitchen? Are you hoping to further your career in a spectacular setting, within a team of talented, friendly, and hardworking colleagues who love where they work? Are you looking for a role with predominantly daytime hours to achieve a better work life balance?

We are looking for the most brilliant person who can create a full range of baked goods, including daily scones, cakes, savouries, fresh artisan breads, Viennoiserie and sweet treats.

You will be given a high level of autonomy to allow you to showcase your creativity.

You will be an integral part of the team and will play a key role in driving the business forward.

This awe-inspiring family run estate is vast and thriving with opportunities. With a diverse range of departments including, tourism, farming, buildings, forestry, land management and sporting no two days are ever the same

If this sounds like your dream job, read on to discover the skills and experience required for this extraordinary role.

The Vinery café restaurant is at the centre of this exceptional new development called The Rising. This new tourism destination seeks to exceed all expectations and to deliver a visitor experience which is unrivalled.

The successful applicant will become the Baker who showcases a fantastic selection of artisan breads and cakes to delight hundreds of visitors to Raby Castle Park and Gardens every day.

This role has the benefit of primarily daytime hours however weekends and school holidays are essential dates and applicants must be happy to work these on a regular basis.

For a seasoned culinary professional looking to step away from evening work, this is a fabulous opportunity.

Baker/Pastry Chef Responsibilities

Preparation and baking of various breads, cakes, and pastry items according to Raby Estate business needs under the guidance of Estate Chef.
Ensure the cleanliness and organisation of the baking areas adhering to hygiene and safety practices.
Assist in driving processes of excellence for the department.
Assist in the handling/ storage of ingredients, creating and following recipes of recipes accurately.
Actively engage in learning opportunities to improve baking and pastry making skills.
Help in conducting quality checks on ingredients and finishing products to ensure consistency and excellence
Comply fully to food safety and health and safety Compliance procedures.

Skills Requirements.

Relevant culinary qualifications such as NVQ Level 2 in baking, showcasing foundational knowledge and skills.
Experience in a bakery role, ideally with a good grounding knowledge of sourdough and Viennoiserie,
A keen desire to develop baking and pastry skills, showing enthusiasm for learning new techniques and recipes.
Experience in a commercial kitchen, demonstrating professional kitchen operations.
Awareness of food safety and hygiene practices, with a willingness to learn and adhere to industry standards.
Ability to work effectively as part of kitchen team, demonstrating good communication skills and collaborative spirit.
Willingness to adapt to different tasks and schedules, responsive to changing needs in the kitchen environment.
A kind and caring attitude towards your colleagues and customers.

What we have to offer
Its people that make a place, without people, a place is simply an empty shell. At Raby this is certainly true, its our people that make Raby special.

We strive to offer our employees an excellent working environment and the tools to perform, enabling them to achieve their goals and be the best they can be.

As well as some of the most iconic locations to work we offer: