Pastry Chef/Baker

LEARN FROM THE UK'S LEADING VEGAN BAKERY

Arapina, the award winning freedom bakery is recruiting for an enthusiastic and passionate Pastry Chef/Baker who will look to grow with us and make their name within the industry. Arapina's menu is based on Mediterranean baking, and caters for a sophisticated clientele specialising in "free from" and "low in" options. We are based in Greenwich, with 2 retail locations, one of which contains a state-of-the-art open plan kitchen. This is a great opportunity to join our expanding company with further progress in mind.

We are looking for someone with:

• A true interest and passion about vegan, gluten free and sugar free items
• Knowledge in viennoiserie, dough understanding and folding
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Can-do attitude
• Good time management
• Working in a fast paced environment
• Leading by example
• Ability to ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness

The job role will require:

• Knowing and understanding the aims of the business
• Reporting to the sous chef
• Achieving production targets

Benefits:

• Pension scheme
• 28 days of holidays
• Additional leave
• Bonus scheme
• Excellent training & development
• On duty-meals
• Paid breaks
• Discount for in-house purchases
• Team nights out
• Progression opportunities

Additional information:

Only candidates with passion for pastry and the intention to make this as a career will be considered and the successful candidate may be cross trained in the position of a chef before progressing in the pastry. Training will be provided as long as you demonstrate passion for the job role.

Position details:

• 2 days per week off together
• Full time
• 9 hours per shift
• Day shifts
• An interview and a 3 hour trial shift will take place at our Greenwich bakery, prior to recruiting
• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company event
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Private medical insurance
• Profit sharing
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount