School Pastry Chef - Cambridge

Compass Group UK; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Digital GP for you and family

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts with major providers

Cinema ticket discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef for an Independent School in Cambridge. The role involves creating high-quality pastry and bakery items from scratch, contributing to a premium dining experience for students and staff.

The position supports on-site production with a Monday to Friday pattern and one Saturday per month, offering career development and strong benefits. You will work with fresh ingredients, collaborate with the kitchen team, and uphold rigorous food safety standards

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pastry Chef in a professional kitchen.
• Strong pastry, bakery and dessert production skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures.
• Experience with stock control and waste management.

Responsibilities

• Produce and deliver pastry, bakery and dessert items across daily service and events.
• Create breads, pastries and desserts from scratch.
• Develop and update pastry recipes and menu items.
• Assist with menu planning and costing as required.
• Maintain food safety standards and clean, organized work areas.

Skills

Pastry production

Bakery skills

Dessert creation

Food safety & hygiene

Stock control

Job description

Pastry ChefIndependent School | Full Time | Monday to Friday (1 Saturday per Month)Are you a creative and passionate Pastry Chef looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in an environment where quality, innovation and craftsmanship are at the heart of everything you do?We are seeking a talented and experienced Pastry Chef to join our catering team within a prestigious Independent School. Working with the finest and freshest ingredients, you will play a key role in producing exceptional bakery and pastry items from scratch while contributing to an outstanding dining experience for students, staff and guests.This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that takes pride in producing everything on site and delivering creative, innovative and trend-led menus.

What We Offer

We recognise and reward hard work and are committed to supporting your professional development. Our benefits package includes:

• Monday to Friday working pattern with just one Saturday per month
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development opportunities through Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Access to a Digital GP for you and your immediate family
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with leading providers including TUI, Expedia and Booking.com
• Savings on everyday shopping at major supermarkets
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cashback rewards across a wide range of brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• Access to discounts and offers that can be shared with friends and family

The Role

As Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for creating and delivering high-quality pastry, bakery and dessert offerings across a variety of dining services and events.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and deliver exceptional food items for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, staff dining and special events
• Create all breads, pastries, baked goods and dessert products
• Develop, maintain and update recipes for the pastry section
• Support the Head Chef with menu planning and product costing
• Minimise and record food waste in line with company standards
• Maintain the highest food safety and health & safety standards
• Report any safety concerns promptly to management
• Work closely with kitchen and support teams to ensure excellent standards of cleanliness and organisation
• Collaborate with senior management to deliver an outstanding bespoke dining experience

About You

We're looking for a passionate culinary professional who takes pride in producing exceptional pastry and bakery products.

You’ll Have:

• Previous experience in a Pastry Chef position
• Strong pastry, bakery and dessert production skills
• A passion for high-quality food and current culinary trends
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures
• Experience with stock control and waste management
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities