Pastry Chef
Independent 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
A positive, proactive and flexible approach
High personal standards and a commitment to excellence
A creative mindset and enthusiasm for innovation
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and professional environment where quality and creativity are truly valued. You'll work alongside a passionate team, gain access to excellent development opportunities, and help create memorable dining experiences every day.
Apply today and take the next step in your pastry career.
About Us
As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.
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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
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