School Pastry Chef: Creative Desserts & Seasonal Menus

Holroyd Howe; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (incl BH)

Volunteering days

Grandparent leave 3 days

Enhanced maternity leave 24 weeks

Training & development opportunities

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts on brands, cinema &H

Wellbeing hub & employee assistance

Free meals while at work

Apprenticeships for all levels

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is hiring a Pastry Chef for Kent College School, working during term time with 6 weeks of additional duties. You will craft a range of desserts and pastries, supporting the kitchen team to deliver high-quality, pupil-focused dining experiences.

You will join a leading contract caterer with a focus on allergen management, safety, and tailored catering for independent schools, ensuring compliance and high standards across all service periods.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a Pastry Chef, Baker, or patisserie role, ideally within a contract catering environment, hotel, or high-end food service setting.
• Excellent pastry creation and dessert presentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of allergen management and kitchen hygiene.

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

Attention to detail

Food safety

Job description

Holroyd Howe is hiring a Pastry Chef for Kent College School, working during term time with 6 weeks of additional duties. You will craft a range of desserts and pastries, supporting the kitchen team to deliver high-quality, pupil-focused dining experiences.

You will join a leading contract caterer with a focus on allergen management, safety, and tailored catering for independent schools, ensuring compliance and high standards across all service periods.