Pastry Chef

Compass Group UK; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Digital GP for you and family

Healthcare benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef for an Independent School. The role focuses on creating high-quality pastry, bakery and dessert items from scratch, within an on-site team delivering creative menus for students, staff and guests.

You will work Monday to Friday with one Saturday per month, using fresh ingredients and maintaining top food safety standards while contributing to a memorable dining experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Pastry Chef position.
• Strong pastry, bakery and dessert production skills.
• A passion for high-quality food and current culinary trends.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Experience with stock control and waste management.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Produce and deliver exceptional pastries, breads, desserts and bakery items.
• Develop, maintain and update pastry recipes.
• Support menu planning and product costing with Head Chef.
• Minimise and record food waste in line with company standards.
• Maintain high food safety, hygiene and safety standards.
• Collaborate with kitchen and support teams to ensure cleanliness and organisation.

Skills

Pastry production

Bakery production

Dessert production

Food safety

Stock control

Time management

Teamwork

Creativity

Job description

Pastry Chef

Independent School | Full Time | Monday to Friday (1 Saturday per Month)

Are you a creative and passionate Pastry Chef looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in an environment where quality, innovation and craftsmanship are at the heart of everything you do?

We are seeking a talented and experienced Pastry Chef to join our catering team within a prestigious Independent School. Working with the finest and freshest ingredients, you will play a key role in producing exceptional bakery and pastry items from scratch while contributing to an outstanding dining experience for students, staff and guests.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that takes pride in producing everything on site and delivering creative, innovative and trend-led menus.

What We Offer

We recognise and reward hard work and are committed to supporting your professional development. Our benefits package includes:

• Monday to Friday working pattern with just one Saturday per month
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development opportunities through Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Access to a Digital GP for you and your immediate family
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with leading providers including TUI, Expedia and Booking.com
• Savings on everyday shopping at major supermarkets
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cashback rewards across a wide range of brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• Access to discounts and offers that can be shared with friends and family

The Role

As Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for creating and delivering high-quality pastry, bakery and dessert offerings across a variety of dining services and events.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and deliver exceptional food items for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, staff dining and special events
• Create all breads, pastries, baked goods and dessert products
• Develop, maintain and update recipes for the pastry section
• Support the Head Chef with menu planning and product costing
• Minimise and record food waste in line with company standards
• Maintain the highest food safety and health & safety standards
• Report any safety concerns promptly to management
• Work closely with kitchen and support teams to ensure excellent standards of cleanliness and organisation
• Collaborate with senior management to deliver an outstanding bespoke dining experience

About You

We're looking for a passionate culinary professional who takes pride in producing exceptional pastry and bakery products.

You’ll Have:

• Previous experience in a Pastry Chef position
• Strong pastry, bakery and dessert production skills
• A passion for high-quality food and current culinary trends
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures
• Experience with stock control and waste management
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• A positive, proactive and flexible approach
• High personal standards and a commitment to excellence
• A creative mindset and enthusiasm for innovation

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and professional environment where quality and creativity are truly valued. You'll work alongside a passionate team, gain access to excellent development opportunities, and help create memorable dining experiences every day.

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!