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Junior Pastry Sous Chef - Ottolenghi - Bicester

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What you’ll do

  • Produce a wide range of pastry, desserts, and baked goods to the highest standard.
  • Maintain consistency and quality in every product, in line with Ottolenghi recipes and brand identity.
  • Manage the pastry section efficiently, ensuring production is planned and delivered on time.
  • Assist with recipe development and creative contributions to the pastry offering.
  • Ensure full compliance with food safety, allergen, and hygiene regulations.
  • Support stock management, ordering, and waste reduction within the pastry section.
  • Collaborate with the wider kitchen team on menus, events, and product launches.
  • Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.

What we’re looking for

  • 2+ years of experience in a pastry or bakery role within a quality kitchen environment.
  • Strong technical skills across pastry, patisserie, and baking.
  • Excellent knowledge of food safety and allergen management.

Key skills

  • High attention to detail and a passion for precision and presentation.
  • Creative flair combined with strong technical foundations.
  • Ability to work to tight timescales and manage multiple products simultaneously.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Well-organised with excellent attention to detail.
  • Comfortable using relevant IT systems.
  • Ability to multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
  • Calm under pressure with a solution-focused mindset.
  • A genuine passion for pastry, baking, and confectionery and continuous improvement.

What’s in it for you?

  • 28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays
  • Delicious Ottolenghi staff meals on shift and generous staff discount
  • Health and well-being support through our HSF healthcare plan (covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more), plus a 24/7 GP helpline and access to Perkbox discounts
  • Refer a Friend Bonus: £500 for each successful referral
  • Learning & Development opportunities including management coaching, WSET wine training, Ottolenghi Chef’s Academy workshops, and access to external courses
  • A warm, inclusive working culture where individuality, growth, and creativity are celebrated
  • Enhanced Parental Pay after two years’ service
  • A special birthday treat to celebrate your day
  • Exclusive workshops and demos, including cooking, food, wine, and cocktail sessions in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen
  • A collaborative and creative environment where your ideas are valued
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  • Experience
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  • Employment
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  • Salary
    from £17 hourly
  • Starting time
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pin icon82 Pingle Drive, OX26 6WN, Bicester

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Restaurant and deli group with multiple sites across London and a central kitchen. • More than 250 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since September, 2018

Ottolenghi is a beloved London food brand known for vibrant Mediterranean and Middle Eastern inspired food, stunning bakes and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. With multiple sites across London and an exciting new opening coming to Edinburgh.

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