Pastry Chef

Holroyd Howe; Southampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (incl bank holidays)

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Pension & life insurance

Discounts via Perkbox

Free meals at work

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is looking for a talented Pastry Chef to join the King Edward School kitchen in Southampton. You will craft desserts and baked goods for pupils and staff, contributing to a high-volume pastry operation.

Term-time only, 37.5 hours weekly at £14.60/hour, with 28 days holiday, pension, training, and free meals during shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastry roles within catering environments.
• Strong dessert and patisserie skills with an eye for presentation.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene best practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present a range of desserts, cakes, and pastries to a high standard.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to create seasonal dessert menus.
• Maintain a clean, organized pastry section and ensure daily tasks are met.
• Support with production for core dining and events and manage allergens.

Skills

Pastry kitchen experience

High volume production

Dessert presentation

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Location:King Edward School, Southampton -SO15 5JQ, UK

Contract Type: Term-time only

Working Hours: 37.5 Hours

Hourly rate: £14.60 per hour (Mon - Fri)

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 & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

About the Role:

We are looking for a talented and creative

Pastry Chef to join the kitchen team at King Edward School, Southampton. You will be responsible for the pastry section 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, experience in a similar high volume environment would be beneficial. 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.

Our mission is simple: 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.

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

Qualifications

Candidate Profile:

Experience in high volume production is preferred here

• 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

We’re a company of individuals, united in doing our best for our clients.

Great food, always

Using only the best ingredients, our food is fresh, authentic and tailored to each school, age group, and specific needs and preferences.

Food education

We educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.

Respect in everything we do

Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.

Fresh thinking

New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.

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.