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About the Role
We are seeking a creative Pastry Chef to produce high-quality baked goods, breads, and desserts for The London Oratory School. Your role will enhance the school's food offering and contribute to an exceptional dining experience for pupils, staff, and guests.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and present a range of freshly made cakes, desserts, 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
- Must be able to demonstrate the Right to Work in the UK
Skills
- Pastry preparation
- Dessert creation
- Baking
- Menu development
- Food safety
- Allergen management
- Kitchen hygiene
- Team collaboration
Location
- London - Fulham
Work Type
- Term time
- Permanent
Experience Level
- All experience levels
Salary/Compensations
- £15.20 per hour
- £15.25 per hour
Benefits
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- 3 volunteering days
- 3 days grandparent leave
- 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
About the Company
- Holroyd Howe is 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.
- 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.
- We pride ourselves on: People first, Great food, always, Food education, Respect in everything we do, Fresh thinking.
Equal Opportunity
- Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment.
- All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity.
- It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles.
- An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants.
- Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information.
- This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.
- This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.