Elite Pastry Chef: From-Scratch Bakery for School Dining

Compass Group UK

Cambridge

On-site

GBP 24,000 - 34,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme
Career development programmes
Digital GP for you and family
Healthcare benefits
Travel discounts with major providers
Cinema ticket discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef for an Independent School in Cambridge. The role involves creating high-quality pastry and bakery items from scratch, contributing to a premium dining experience for students and staff.

The position supports on-site production with a Monday to Friday pattern and one Saturday per month, offering career development and strong benefits. You will work with fresh ingredients, collaborate with the kitchen team, and uphold rigorous food safety standards

Qualifications

  • Experience as a Pastry Chef in a professional kitchen.
  • Strong pastry, bakery and dessert production skills.
  • Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures.
  • Experience with stock control and waste management.

Responsibilities

  • Produce and deliver pastry, bakery and dessert items across daily service and events.
  • Create breads, pastries and desserts from scratch.
  • Develop and update pastry recipes and menu items.
  • Assist with menu planning and costing as required.
  • Maintain food safety standards and clean, organized work areas.

Skills

Pastry production
Bakery skills
Dessert creation
Food safety & hygiene
Stock control

Job description

Compass Group UK is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef for an Independent School in Cambridge. The role involves creating high-quality pastry and bakery items from scratch, contributing to a premium dining experience for students and staff.

The position supports on-site production with a Monday to Friday pattern and one Saturday per month, offering career development and strong benefits. You will work with fresh ingredients, collaborate with the kitchen team, and uphold rigorous food safety standards

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