Pastry Chef

Holroyd Howe; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Pastry Chef, where you'll create exceptional meals that inspire students. This role offers a chance to showcase your skills in a prestigious independent school, contributing to innovative food offerings and setting new standards in education catering. You'll assist in pastry preparation, supervise a team, and collaborate on special events, all while working in a supportive environment focused on culinary excellence. If you're passionate about pastry and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

28 Days holiday including bank holidays

Enhanced maternity leave

Bespoke training and development

Pension and life insurance

Discounts on HAPI app

Employee assistance programme

Free meals at work

HIT Apprenticeships

Qualifications

• Experience in high-quality catering or educational institutions preferred.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in pastry preparation and production.
• Supervise and train pastry team members on food safety.

Skills

Pastry Techniques

Baking Methods

Food Safety Standards

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Culinary Degree

Pastry Certification

Job description

Location: 42 Alleyn Park, London SE21 7AA, UK

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

Are you a Pastry Chef looking for a rewarding opportunity? Join us at Dulwich Prep, based at the Senior School, and help create exceptional meals that inspire our students.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Pastry Chef with a background in high-quality catering services to join our team at one of our prestigious independent schools.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Pastry Chef to showcase their talent, contribute to an innovative food offering, and be part of setting a new standard for education catering.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Chef in all aspects of pastry preparation, production, and service.
• Ensure the quality, consistency, and presentation of all baked goods and desserts align with company standards and client expectations.
• Supervise and train pastry team members and kitchen assistants, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Assist in pastry menu development, incorporating seasonal ingredients, dietary requirements, and innovative techniques.
• Oversee stock control and ordering of baking ingredients, maintaining appropriate inventory levels while minimizing waste.
• Collaborate with the catering team to execute special events, themed desserts, and unique pastry displays.
• Maintain a clean and organised pastry section, always following health and safety regulations.
• Support the Head Chef in administrative tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and maintaining records of pastry costs and inventory.
• Stay updated on industry trends, new pastry techniques, and emerging ingredients to enhance the dessert offerings and overall dining experience.
• Foster a positive working environment by demonstrating leadership qualities, effective communication, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a similar role within a contract catering company, bakery, or educational institution preferred.
• Culinary degree, pastry certification, or relevant qualifications from a recognized culinary institute.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods, and food safety standards.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume pastry kitchen.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Creative, fun, and enthusiastic with a passion for pastry.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail in pastry presentation.
• A team player who enjoys collaborating and succeeding as part of a team.
• A flexible approach to work, adapting to different tasks and challenges.

Additional Information

Holroyd Howe is 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.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity, it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children, therefore we will require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding any criminal offences and shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search of public available information on suitability to work with children.“

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