Pastry Chef – Aldenham, England

Holroyd Howe; Letchmore Heath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract catering company is looking for an innovative Pastry Chef to join their team in Radlett. You will create high-quality pastries and supervise kitchen staff in a prestigious educational setting. Ideal candidates have a culinary degree and extensive experience in high-volume operations. Strong leadership and creativity are essential. Attractive salary of £13.66 per hour with several benefits included.

Benefits

165 Working Days a year

Enhanced maternity leave

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Discounts on high street shops, holidays & cinema

Access to employee assistance program

Free meal whilst at work

Career development opportunities

HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pastry Chef, especially in schools or high-volume operations.
• Track record of creating innovative desserts.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Create delectable pastries and desserts for customers.
• Support the Head Chef and manage kitchen staff.
• Maintain food quality and cleanliness of work areas.

Skills

Leadership skills

Creativity

Time management

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent certification in pastry arts

Job description

Pastry Chef – Aldenham, England

Company Description

Pastry Chef – Term time only

Title: Pastry Chef – Schools

Location:Radlett

Salary: £13.66 per hour + overtime available

Benefits:

• 165 Working Days a year
• 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
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance program
• Free mealwhilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced General Assistantwith a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings.

If you are passionate about creating delicious dining experiences that fuel young minds and ignite taste buds, then this is the perfect opportunity to bring your expertise to our table.

Nestled in the heart of Oxford, this prestigious independent school 5 Day Prep Schoolcaters for 360 day pupils and staff and includes not only a breakfast, snacks and lunch but also an extensive hospitality service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Pastry Chefto make a name for themselves within the food service industry and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering.

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and innovative Pastry Chef to join our culinary team in Radlett, United Kingdom. As a key member of our kitchen staff, you will be responsible for creating delectable pastries and desserts that delight our customers and elevate our dining experience.

• Support the HeadChef and Catering Manager in all aspects of the bakery section
• Supervise the production of high-quality pastries and desserts for daily service and special functions
• Manage and train kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and goal-oriented work environment
• Complete inventories and food requisitions to ensure optimal stock levels
• Maintain food quality standards and ensure cleanliness of work areas and equipment
• Develop and implement new dessert recipes and presentation techniques
• Collaborate with other kitchen departments to create cohesive menu offerings
• Adhere to and enforce food safety and sanitation standards
• Participate in menu planning and cost control measures
• Stay current with industry trends and incorporate innovative techniques into dessert production

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent certification in pastry arts
• Extensive experience as a Pastry Chef, preferably in schools, contract-catering or high-profile, high-volume operations
• Proven track record of creating innovative and visually appealing desserts
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Superior time management and organizational skills
• Creativity and attention to detail in dessert design and presentation
• Proficiency in inventory management and cost control
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house staff

Additional Information

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.

Nutrition

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.

Food Innovation

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 opportunities 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 and therefore we 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 their criminal offences.”

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

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