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Pastry Chef – Full Time

Mrs Sourdough Bakery, Chatham, Kent

Company Description

Mrs Sourdough is a beloved artisan bakery, patisserie, and coffee shop located in the heart of Chatham, Kent. We’re known for our naturally leavened sourdough bread, handmade pastries, and indulgent cakes — all crafted with passion, precision, and no artificial preservatives or flour improvers. Every bake reflects our love for real, honest food.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a skilled Pastry Chef to join our growing team. This is a full-time position in a friendly, busy bakery environment where quality and care come first. You’ll work alongside passionate bakers, creating a variety of pastries, laminated doughs, cakes, fillings, and creams — all from scratch.

What You’ll Do

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Prepare and laminate doughs for croissants, danishes, and other pastries

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Create cakes, creams, fillings, and desserts with precision and consistency

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Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation in the pastry section

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Ensure product quality and presentation are always of bakery standard

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Work efficiently during early morning shifts (early start, early finish)

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Collaborate with the bakery team to develop new seasonal creations

What We’re Looking For

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Experience in a professional bakery or patisserie environment

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Good lamination knowledge and strong attention to detail

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Passion for handmade, high-quality pastries

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Reliable, punctual, and a great team player

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Pride in cleanliness and food hygiene standards

Benefits

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Full-time permanent position

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Competitive salary based on experience

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Early start / early finish schedule

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Great coffee, pastries, and a positive, creative workplace

If you love working with butter, dough, and real ingredients — and want to be part of a bakery that bakes with heart — we’d love to hear from you