Pastry Chef

Job Title: Pastry Chef

Location: Queen Marys School

Contract Type: Full time (Monday to Friday)

Salary: 29,000 pa

About the Role

We are looking for a talented and creative Pastry Chef to join the kitchen team at [insert school name]. You will be responsible for producing a variety of high-quality baked goods, breads and desserts, supporting the wider culinary operation while adding a distinctive flair to the school’s food offering. From traditional bakes to innovative patisserie, your work will play a key part in delivering an exceptional dining experience for pupils, staff, and guests.

You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

The safety and wellbeing of the people we serve is at the heart of everything we do. A key element is effective allergen management; achieved through training, communication, and care, we create mealtimes where every pupil has a safe experience. Our mission is simple: to provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their job and our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

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

Requirements

Demonstrable experience in a Pastry Chef, Baker, or patisserie role, ideally within a contract catering environment, hotel, or high-end food service setting; A 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

Benefits

No more late nights or weekends; 28 days holiday (including bank holidays); 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about; 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments; 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave; Bespoke training & development opportunities; Pension & life insurance; Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App; Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme; Free meals while at work; Career development through apprenticeships for all experience levels.