Pastry Chef

Sodexo; Taunton; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health and well-being support (

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Money Insights

Sodexo Retirement Plan

Death in Service benefit

Learning and development tools

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation

Full training and protective uniform

Job summary

Sodexo at Kings College in Taunton is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead the pastry production, menu planning, and kitchen operations. The role involves directing a production team, ensuring high standards, and maintaining accuracy in records.

Candidates should have pastry knowledge and relevant food-safety certifications, with at least one year of hands-on cooking experience. The position offers full-time hours, with a 40-hour week and overtime opportunities, and is based at Kings College, Taunton,

Qualifications

• Food and Hygiene and Health and Safety certificates.
• Experience in menu planning and production.
• Experience in or exposure to bulk cooking.
• Good knowledge of pastry work.
• Hold basic food handling skills certification.
• NVQ Level 2 - desirable
• Level 2 Food safety Certificate - desirable
• A minimum of 1 years of hands on cooking.
• Training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety ongoing throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Be a kitchen star and plan all operations & training for the production team
• Direct the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods
• Plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts
• Work on the range with the kitchen team to train, guide & develop
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations
• Prepare, produce and present food to the highest standard

Skills

Menu planning

Production

Bulk cooking

Pastry knowledge

Hands-on cooking

Food hygiene basics

Education

NVQ Level 2 - desirable

Level 2 Food safety Certificate - desirable

Basic food handling cert - desirable

Job description

Joining King's College means becoming part of a thriving and welcoming community where people are at the heart of everything we do. Set within beautiful grounds close to the centre of Taunton, our schools offer an inspiring environment in which to work, grow and make a meaningful contribution to the lives of young people.

As a trusted and caring institution with a proud history of achievement, we are committed to providing a friendly and supportive working environment where colleagues are encouraged to contribute to all aspects of school life. We seek talented individuals who share our values of Community, Courage, Curiosity, Collaboration and Creativity, and who are passionate about making a positive difference every day.

What you’ll do

• Be a kitchen star and plan all operations & training for the production team
• Direct the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods
• Plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts
• Work on the range with the kitchen team to train, guide & develop
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations
• Prepare, produce and present food to the highest standard

What you bring

• Food and Hygiene and Health and Safety Certificates
• Experience in menu planning and production
• Experience in or exposure to bulk cooking.
• Good knowledge of pastry work.
• Hold basic food handling skills certification:
• NVQ Level 2 - desirable
• Level 2 Food safety Certificate - desirable
• A minimum of 1 years of experience in hands on cooking.
• Training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety will be ongoing throughout the year.

What we offer

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and well being support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and well being app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.

Job Title Pastry Chef

Location Kings College, South Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LA

Rate of Pay £14.21 per hour

Hours 40 hours per week

Working pattern 5 days out of 7, 06:15-14:15 and 11:45-19:45

Full Time Contract with Overtime opportunities