Pastry Chef for School Dining: Creative Desserts

Holroyd Howe; Blean; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Training & development

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing programme

Free meals

Career development

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is seeking a creative Pastry Chef to join the kitchen team at Kent College School. You will produce a range of desserts, breads and pastries to a high standard for pupils, staff and guests, bringing a distinctive patisserie flair to the school dining offering and supporting the wider catering operation.

As part of a leading contract caterer, you will work with the Head Chef in a busy school environment, prioritising allergen controls, food safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastry, bakery or patisserie roles.
• Strong attention to detail and presentation.
• Good understanding of food safety and allergen management.

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
• Accountability for following and championing allergen controls

Skills

Pastry chef experience

Patisserie skills

Dessert presentation

Job description

Holroyd Howe is seeking a creative Pastry Chef to join the kitchen team at Kent College School. You will produce a range of desserts, breads and pastries to a high standard for pupils, staff and guests, bringing a distinctive patisserie flair to the school dining offering and supporting the wider catering operation.

As part of a leading contract caterer, you will work with the Head Chef in a busy school environment, prioritising allergen controls, food safety and quality.