Pastry Chef

Holroyd Howe; Blean; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Maternity leave (24 weeks)

Training & development

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing & EAP

Free meals at work

Apprenticeships

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is seeking a talented Pastry Chef for Kent College School. You will craft high-quality desserts, breads and pastries, supporting the kitchen and elevating the dining experience for pupils and staff.

Join a leading contract caterer delivering fresh, innovative food to independent schools. You will operate in a safety‑minded, allergy-conscious environment with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven pastry experience in pastry chef, baker, or patisserie role.
• Strong creativity and innovation in pastry menus.
• Excellent attention to detail and presentation quality.
• Solid knowledge of food safety and allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present a range of freshly made desserts and baked goods to a high standard.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to create seasonal dessert menus.
• Maintain an organised, hygienic pastry section and follow daily tasks to spec.
• Support food prep for core school dining and events.
• Follow all food safety and allergen procedures with care.
• Consider pupils' dietary needs including allergies.

Skills

Pastry chef experience

Creativity

Attention to detail

Food safety

Team player

School environment

Job description

Job Title

Pastry Chef

Location

Kings College Seniors

Contract Type

Term Time + 6 Weeks

Salary

£26500 Per Annum

Why Join Us

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
• 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training & development opportunities
• Pension & life insurance
• Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
• Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals while at work
• Career development through apprenticeships for all experience levels.

About the Role

We are looking for a talented and creative Pastry Chef to join the kitchen team at Kent College School. You will be responsible for producing a variety of high-quality baked goods, breads and desserts, supporting the wider culinary operation while adding a distinctive flair to the school’s food offering. From traditional bakes to innovative patisserie, your work will play a key part in delivering an exceptional dining experience for pupils, staff, and guests.

You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

The safety and wellbeing of the people we serve is at the heart of everything we do. A key element is effective allergen management; achieved through training, communication, and care, we create mealtimes where every pupil has a safe experience. Our mission is simple: to provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their job and our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present a range of freshly made desserts, cakes, and baked goods to a consistently high standard
• Collaborate with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team to create innovative, seasonal dessert menus
• Maintain an organised and hygienic pastry section, ensuring all daily tasks are completed to specification
• Support with food preparation and production for both core school dining and hospitality events
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and allergen management procedures with diligence and care
• Cater thoughtfully to pupils' individual dietary needs, including allergens and specific requirements
• Champion the school’s healthy eating ethos, contributing positively to food education and pupil wellbeing
• Accountability for following and championing allergen controls

Qualifications

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrable experience in a Pastry Chef, Baker, or patisserie role, ideally within a contract catering environment, hotel, or high-end food service setting
• A genuine passion for pastry, with a flair for creativity and innovation in menu development
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring precision in preparation and excellence in presentation
• A strong understanding of food safety, allergen management, and best practices in kitchen hygiene
• A proactive and collaborative team player, with the ability to work independently when required
• Confident and professional when working in a school environment, with an understanding of the needs of young people

Additional Information

We pride ourselves on:

• People first
• Great food, always
• Food education
• Respect in everything we do
• Fresh thinking

In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.