School Pastry Chef: Creative Desserts & Seasonal Menus

Holroyd Howe; England; Sur place; GBP 23 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Maternity leave (24 weeks)

Training & development

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Free meals

Apprenticeships

Résumé du poste

Holroyd Howe is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to join the kitchen team at Kent College School. You will produce a range of baked goods, breads and desserts, supporting the wider operation while bringing a distinctive flair to the school's dining offer.

You will work with the Head Chef to develop seasonal desserts, maintain a pristine pastry section, and ensure allergen controls and food safety are upheld across school dining and events.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a Pastry Chef, Baker, or patisserie role, ideally within a contract catering environment, hotel, or high-end food service setting.
• Genuine passion for pastry with a flair for creativity and innovation in menu development.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring precision in preparation and excellence in presentation.
• A strong understanding of food safety, allergen management, and best practices in kitchen hygiene.
• A proactive and collaborative team player, with the ability to work independently when required.
• Confident and professional when working in a school environment, with an understanding of the needs of young people.

Responsabilités

• 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, Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.

Connaissances

Pastry chef experience

Creativity

Attention to detail

Food safety

Team player

Description du poste

Holroyd Howe is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to join the kitchen team at Kent College School. You will produce a range of baked goods, breads and desserts, supporting the wider operation while bringing a distinctive flair to the school's dining offer.

You will work with the Head Chef to develop seasonal desserts, maintain a pristine pastry section, and ensure allergen controls and food safety are upheld across school dining and events.