Pastry Chef – Artisan Bakery

Pastry Chef – Artisan Bakery

Location: ME4 4DS
Salary: Competitive (based on experience)
Hours: Full-time, early morning shifts

Mrs Sourdough Micro Bakery is 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