Llechwen Hall have an exciting opportunity for an apprentice chef to join their team.

Vacancy:
Apprentice Chef
Llechwen Hall Hotel, Llanfabon, Nelson, Pontypridd CF37 4HP

Role Overview:

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Demi Chef de Partie – Pastry to join our kitchen team at our countryside boutique hotel. The successful candidate will support the senior kitchen team in producing high-quality desserts, pastries, afternoon tea items, baked goods and other sweet offerings.

If you are a passionate and motivated chef with an interest in developing your career in pastry, we would love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity for a creative and motivated chef who is passionate about pastry and enjoys working with fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and produce a range of high-quality desserts, pastries, cakes, breads and baked goods.
• Assist with the preparation of desserts for the hotel’s restaurant, afternoon tea, events, functions and private dining.
• Support the development of seasonal dessert menus and special occasion offerings.
• Prepare mise en place efficiently and ensure all pastry sections are ready for service.
• Maintain consistently high standards of presentation, flavour and portion control.
• Work closely with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and wider kitchen team during service.
• Ensure all food is prepared and stored in accordance with food hygiene and health and safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organised and well-stocked pastry section.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and stock rotation.
• Minimise food waste and support the kitchen in maintaining good cost control.
• Follow recipes and hotel standards while also contributing creative ideas when appropriate.
• Assist with the training and support of junior members of the kitchen team when required.
• Maintain a positive, professional and cooperative attitude at all times.

Skills and experience:

The successful candidate should ideally have:

• Previous experience working in a professional kitchen or college graduate, preferably within a pastry or dessert section.
• A genuine passion for pastry, baking and dessert preparation.
• Good knowledge of basic pastry techniques and ingredients.
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and presentation.
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• The ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety procedures.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required.

Personal Qualities:

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate and creative about food.
• Enthusiastic and eager to develop their pastry skills.
• Reliable and hardworking.
• Calm and organised under pressure.
• A strong team player.
• Proud of producing food to a high standard.
• Interested in working with seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to work in a unique and beautiful countryside hotel.
• A supportive and professional kitchen environment.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• The chance to work with high-quality, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.
• The opportunity to contribute creatively to menus and special events.
• Staff meals while on duty.
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

The Chefs at Llechwen Hall have free reign on menus, innovation & development. If you are a passionate and motivated chef with an interest in developing your career in pastry, we would love to hear from you.

Our menus change seasonally enabling the team to get excited about what is going to be next on our menus “your stamp” your creations.

DEPARTMENT: Kitchen

LOCATION: Llechwen Hall Hotel
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time