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We have an exciting opportunity for a pastry to join our growing team at Scéal Bakery, the role will be based in our bakery on the seafront in Greystones. Candidates will have an enthusiasm for lamination and innovative seasonal flavours. If successful you will be part of a motivated and supportive team where professional development is at the centre of our ethos. We are looking for someone with personality and a real eagerness to learn and to be creative in the role. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in an early-morning, hands-on environment, with a keen eye for detail and a love for precision in each stage of the production and baking process. Whether you're perfecting the layers of a pastry, developing new flavors, or ensuring each bake meets our high Scéal standards, you'll play a vital role in bringing joy to customers through the magic of viennoiserie.
Job Description
As a pastry chef, you'll master the art of laminated dough, crafting everything from the best Irish butter croissants in Ireland to innovative seasonal pastries. You'll work with the highest-quality local ingredients, using time-honored techniques to achieve the perfect flakiness, structure, and flavor.
– Laminating Dough – Expertly layering butter and dough to create perfectly flaky pastry
– Shaping & Proofing – Rolling, cutting, and shaping pastries with precision to ensure consistency and quality across all menu items.
– Baking – Managing oven temperatures and bake times to achieve the perfect bake every time.
– Quality Control – Ensuring each pastry meets artisan standards in texture, taste, and presentation.
– Time Management – Maintaining an efficient production schedule for early morning bakes and daily stock replenishment.
– Recipe Development – Innovating seasonal flavors and unique pastry offerings while adhering to the Sceal ethos on viennoiserie.
– Ingredient Sourcing & Prep – Using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients and preparing fillings, creams, glazes and other elements of mise en place from scratch.
– Cleaning & Maintenance – Keeping the baking space organized, clean, and compliant with food safety regulations. Including HACCP compliance.
– Experimentation & Creativity – Developing new sourdough variations, seasonal specials, and pastries.
– Working closely with fellow bakers to ensure efficiency and consistency in production.
– Reporting to the Bakery Manager
– Follow safety procedures when handling heavy items
Applicate Requirements
– Experience working with laminated and enriched doughs
– Experience working in a professional kitchen environment
– An understanding of fermentation
– Competent in Excel, bakers percentages and formulas
– Work cleanly and efficiently
– Ability to work in a fast paced environment
– Capable of problem solving and having a keen eye for detail
– Ability to work as a team player
– Be driven and constantly wanting to improve and learn new skills
– To be a positive ambassador for our brand and values
– Happy to work in an open kitchen
– A strong understanding of HACCP regulations
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Baked Goods Manufacturing
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