Baker and pastry worker

Sous Chef - Pastry & Bakery in Ireland

This is an eures job order, which means the employer has already applied to hire workers from outside the United States for it.

Employer: VALSHAN UNLIMITED COMPANY
Where: Ireland
Places: 1
Visa: eures
Filed: 2026-10-05

What the work involves

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. Valshan Unlimited Company is seeking a talented and passionate Sous Chef - Pastry & Bakery with experience in preparing a wide range of European and Western-style pastries, desserts, cakes, and baked products. Key Responsibilities: Oversee and coordinate the daily operation of the pastry and bakery section, ensuring efficient preparation, production, and service. Prepare, bake, and present a wide range of pastries, desserts, cakes, tarts, breads, and other baked products to consistently high standards. Supervise pastry and bakery preparation and production, including doughs, batters, creams, fillings, sauces, mousses, custards, breads, and decorative elements. Develop and test new pastry and bakery items, including desserts, cakes, breads, seasonal products, and presentation concepts, in collaboration with the Head Chef. Ensure all pastry and bakery products are prepared in accordance with approved recipes, portion controls, baking temperatures, presentation standards, and quality requirements. Monitor and maintain high standards of taste, texture, freshness, appearance, consistency, and overall product quality. Coordinate daily mise-en-place and ensure the pastry and bakery section is fully prepared and organised ahead of service. Supervise and support junior chefs and kitchen staff working within the pastry and bakery section, providing practical guidance and training where required. Monitor production levels, ingredient usage, portion control, and food waste to support efficient kitchen operations and cost control. Assist with stock control, including checking, rotating, storing, and monitoring pastry and bakery ingredients and specialist supplies. Ensure pastry and bakery equipment, ovens, mixers, refrigeration units, and workstations are used safely, maintained correctly, and kept in good working order. Maintain full compliance with food safety, hygiene, allergen-control, HACCP, and sanitation requirements. Support the Head Chef in maintaining kitchen standards and ensuring smooth coordination between the pastry and bakery section and the wider culinary team. Requirements: At least 5 years of professional experience working as a Pastry Chef or in a similar pastry and bakery role within a restaurant, hotel, bakery, or professional kitchen environment. A relevant culinary qualification, certificate, or diploma in Pastry, Baking, Culinary Arts, or a related field is preferred. Strong practical knowledge of pastry preparation, baking techniques, dessert production, cake decoration, and presentation. Experience preparing a range of European and Western-style pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, and baked products. Good knowledge of ingredients, recipes, portion control, baking temperatures, and food presentation standards. Ability to work independently and manage the pastry section efficiently during preparation and service. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays where required.