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Pastry Chef

Job details
Posting date: 05 March 2026
Salary: £32,000 per year
Additional salary information: + Benefits
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 04 April 2026
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Remote working: On-site only
Company: AWD online
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: AWDO-P14488

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Summary

Pastry Chef

A fantastic opportunity for a skilled Pastry Chef to join a busy hospitality kitchen delivering high-quality desserts, afternoon teas and baked goods. Ideal for someone experienced in dessert preparation, baking and high-volume commercial kitchen service.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Dessert Chef, Baker, Pastry Cook, Patisserie Chef, Pastry Sous Chef, Bakery Chef


SALARY: £32,000 expected package (includes base salary at 40 hours a week plus qualified estimate of service charge)

LOCATION: Edinburgh, Scotland

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent


JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Pastry Chef to join a fast-paced hospitality kitchen delivering high-quality desserts, afternoon teas and baked goods within a busy restaurant environment.

Working as a Pastry Chef you will prepare and present a range of desserts and baked items while maintaining consistency, quality and efficiency during high-volume service. You will collaborate with the wider kitchen brigade to ensure smooth operations and exceptional food standards.

As a Pastry Chef you will bring creativity, attention to detail and strong organisation skills, helping maintain high standards while contributing positively to a collaborative kitchen team.


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DUTIES

Your duties as the Pastry Chef include:

• Prepare Desserts and Pastries: Produce high-quality desserts, cakes, pastries and baked goods in line with kitchen specifications

• Deliver Afternoon Tea Service: Create and present items for afternoon tea ensuring excellent presentation and consistency

• Follow Recipes and Specifications: Accurately follow recipe sheets and preparation guidelines

• Maintain Quality Standards: Ensure all desserts meet the organisation’s quality and presentation standards

• Support Kitchen Operations: Work closely with chefs and kitchen staff during busy service periods

• Manage Preparation and Timing: Organise pastry preparation to ensure efficiency during high-volume service

• Maintain Food Safety: Follow food hygiene and kitchen safety procedures at all times

• Contribute To Team Environment: Support a positive, professional and collaborative kitchen culture


CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience working as a Pastry Chef or in a pastry or bakery role within a commercial kitchen

• Experience in high-volume hospitality or restaurant environments

• Strong attention to detail and consistency in dessert presentation

• Experience following recipes, preparation guides and kitchen specifications

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure during busy service periods

• A positive attitude with a collaborative, team-focused approach


BENEFITS

• Share of TRONC

• Paid lunch breaks

• Shift meals provided

• 50% staff discount across organisation venues

• Flexible shift patterns

• Social activities and events

• Ongoing training and development


HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14488

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