Patisserie Assistant

Who we’re looking for…

We are now looking for a Patisserie Assistant to join our small, dedicated team at our Ministry of Biscuits in our Colliers Wood, to help produce our patisserie selection, which includes our Afternoon tea, Cakes, Cupcakes and Macarons, a great opportunity to upscale your skills!

Successful applicants will report to our Bakery Production Manager and work closley with our Patisserie Team Leader. You will work full time hours between 7.00-4.00pm mainly between Monday to Friday, although we ask for the flexibility to work longer hours and some weekends at peak times.

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  You will work well as part of a team to ensure daily baking targets are met.
• Play a key role in supporting with the production of our Patisserie product range, this includes our mince pies, macarons, cakes, cupcakes, Christmas cakes, shortbread and Afternoon Tea.
• Maintain strict food hygiene and safety standards.
• Support other areas of the bakery as required.
• Contribute to our bakery production, H&S and food safety.
• Bring lots of other great skills such as pastry, team-working and time management

You will need..

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  Good Knowledge or experience of pastry skills.
• A pastry qualification such as City & Guilds or equivalent is preferrable although not essential.
• To be able to build and maintain excellent working relationships at all levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• To be able to work quickly and methodically, with close attention to detail.
• Experience of working in a professional bakery would be preferable but full training will be given.
• Qualifications in Health & Safety and Food Safety would be an advantage.
• A positive proactive approach.
• To enjoy creating delicious products and a love of biscuits a must!

What we offer…

We want to make Biscuiteers a really happy place to work. If you join the team, we’re pleased to offer a number of benefits to sweeten your working day, including:

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  Regular daytime hours between Monday to Friday.
• A special staff discount of 35% on all our beautiful products.
• Breakfast and fruit available for all to share.
• Regular social activities to bring us all together.
• A birthday gift on your special day.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Automatic pension contributions.

What our team says about us…

“The business is at a really exciting juncture and there’s lots to get your teeth stuck into and lots of opportunity to develop. A good place to learn in a fun, energetic environment with a really knowledgeable and passionate team.”

“Great people to work with!”

“I’ve learned to ice biscuits really well and the other staff are friendly.”

“The atmosphere is inclusive, welcoming and encouraging. The work was interesting and varied and I learned a huge amount. The free lunch that everyone ate together was a lovely added extra.”

“The staff are lovely. Really committed to the business and everyone helps each other out.”