We are recruiting for a Pastry and Bakery Commis or Demi Chef to join our Chef Brigade at Bents!  Have a passion for pastry?  Then look no further!!  

- Offering up to £13.20 an hour for our Demi level chef.     

- Easter Sunday, Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year off?  

- Permanent full time contract, offering annualised hours as an average of 40 hours per week.  

- Working alternate weekends*, no split shifts!  

These are just some of the amazing benefits we offer our Pastry Commis Chef here at Bents plus more! 

What’s the Pastry Commis Chef role? 

As our Pastry Commis Chef within our Chef Brigade you'll have a vital role in the production of our freshly made home bakes to serve across our 1000-seater Dining areas. Working with fresh ingredients everyday making fantastic products ranging from our best selling Scones to our delicious hot fudge chocolate gateaux!    

 This role would be ideal for a hardworking, disciplined team player with a lot of stamina who possesses a passion for fresh food and eager to be part of a developing team.  

We are open to both Commis or Demi Chef level applicants, and will provide development and multi-skilling opportunities across our Pastry and Bakery kitchens.  

- Previous experience in a similar food environment as a Pastry or Bakery Chef is essential.

- Experience of working in a high-volume restaurant is desirable. 

- Shows the ability to work at pace and under pressure.

Other benefits of the Pastry Commis Chef role:

The role offers full time hours of 40 average weekly hours annualised over a 12 month period, stepping up your hours at peak (October to December) and working less in non-peak (January - March) you'll have one set day off each week and work alternate weekends*.  

*Please note, during the induction and training period of 6 months, the successful candidate will need to work every weekend having 2 weekday shifts off.

Who are Bents?

We are a family-run business with a reputation for quality, experience and innovation; selling everything for your Garden & Home whilst having Dining Facilities catering for over 1000 seats. 

We have always been a business which has followed its passions, taken chances and strived to innovate, which is how it all began in 1937.  Passion, experience and an understanding of quality and exclusive living have earned our family-run business a reputation for quality, experience and innovation.  You can really feel valued and part of the family from the day that you join.

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