Doughnut Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
An exciting opportunity for a creative, hardworking, reliable, dynamic pastry chef / baker to become part of the creative force for an established artisan doughnut and speciality coffee shop in Tynemouth, within minutes of the coast. We are a scratch bakery - producing all dough, fillings, jams, glazes and custards in house. The right candidate will benefit from the responsibility of creating new and exciting high end patisserie style offerings, with the chance to really express themselves creatively.
We have ambitious plans and are looking for a team who wants to come on this journey with us and be part of our exciting future.
Team Member requirements
- Some pastry/bakery experience essential
- Enthusiastic, creative, and dynamic
- Reliable
- Ability to collaboratively work within the team
- Willing to work early mornings - with early finishes!
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work precisely and quickly
- Full time - available for 5 shifts per week, including at weekends (40 hours total)
- Part time - available for 2-4 shifts per week, including a weekday and weekend day
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary + 28 days holiday
- Opportunity to join an ambitious, growing business with promotion opportunities
- Discounted and free doughnuts!
- Company events
If you are interested and think you fit the requirements, then please send us a one page cover letter outlining why you are a good fit for the role and your CV (two pages max). You must have full working rights in the UK to apply for this role.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.00-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- North Shields, NE30 4DZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Pastry Chef/Baking: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Doughnut Chef roles across Deep North's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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