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