Pastry Chef (Viennoiserie)
Pastry Chef (Viennoiserie) at Ruff Puff Bakehouse in Mawdesley, on Only Chefs.
- Employer: Ruff Puff Bakehouse
- Location: Mawdesley, Lancashire, England
- Salary: £32,000 – £36,000
- Contract: Full time
- Closes: 2026-09-20
About the role
About the role
This role is ideal for someone who loves the craft of viennoiserie. If you enjoy producing beautifully laminated croissants, pain au chocolat and Danish pastries to an exceptional standard, you’ll feel right at home here.
You’ll play a key role in the day-to-day production of our artisan bakery, producing high-quality pastries, Viennoiserie and baked goods from scratch. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in craftsmanship, enjoys working as part of a small team, and thrives in a fast-paced production environment.
You’ll be involved in every stage of production, from mixing and laminating doughs to baking, finishing and maintaining exceptional quality standards. As one of our first pastry chefs, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape recipes, systems and the future direction of the bakery.
Responsibilities
- Produce Viennoiserie, pastries and baked goods to consistently high standards.
- Mix, laminate, shape, proof and bake a range of products from scratch.
- Prepare fillings, creams, ganaches and other pastry inclusions.
- Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards.
- Monitor product quality and consistency throughout production.
- Assist with recipe development and continuous product improvement.
- Work collaboratively to ensure production targets are met.
- Keep workstations clean, organised and efficient.
What we’re looking for
- At least one year’s experience producing laminated doughs in a commercial bakery or pastry kitchen.
- A genuine passion for artisan baking and pastry.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Reliable, organised and able to work efficiently under pressure.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Right to work in the UK.
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