Pastry Chef

Got a passion for showstopping desserts and precision baking? Our client is looking for a creative and detail-oriented Pastry Chef to join their hospitality team! Working alongside the Head Chef and Senior Pastry Chef, you''ll play a starring role in designing and crafting top-tier sweet offerings for College Fellows, students, staff, and high-profile conference guests.Perks and Benefits: Great Time Off: 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).Awesome College Benefits: Free meals on duty, healthcare cash plan, and a College Bonus Scheme.Extras: College pension scheme, on-site car parking (subject to availability), and paid shift breaks.Professional Growth: Opportunity to develop seasonal menus, experiment with fine-dining pastry trends, and elevate your skills. What You ll Be Doing: Crafting and presenting high-quality desserts, pastries, and conference treats.Contributing fresh, creative ideas to seasonal menu developments.Assisting with food cost controls, stock management, and room cleanliness.Maintaining immaculate food safety, allergen information, HACCP, and hygiene standards. What We re Looking For: Experience: proven, stable experience in a similar fast-paced kitchen environment (College or high-end hospitality experience is a bonus!).Qualifications: NVQ 1 and 2 / City and Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent pastry/baking qualification) is desirable.Key Skills: An exceptional eye for detail, top-notch organisational skills, and solid knowledge of COSHH, ..... full job details .....