Pastry Chef

Pastry Chef - Prestigious College
Location: Cambridge
Salary: 30,500 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (rotating early and late shifts, alternate weekends)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (52 weeks per year)

Platinum Recruitment is proud to be working with one of Cambridge's most prestigious colleges to recruit a talented and passionate Pastry Chef. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional and well-established kitchen team, delivering high-quality food across both day-to-day service and formal dining events.

This role would suit a Pastry Chef from a hotel, banqueting, or fine dining background who is looking for stability, structure, and the opportunity to work in a respected and supportive environment.

What's in it for you?

• Salary of 30,500+ per annum (depending on experience)
• Paid overtime opportunities
• Annual bonus paid in November
• Defined contribution pension scheme (after 3 months)
• Medicash membership for health and wellbeing support
• Free meals on duty
• On-site parking
• Full-time, permanent role offering long-term stability
• Work within a skilled and supportive team of 10-12 chefs

About the role

• Prepare and present a wide range of high-quality pastries and desserts
• Cater for approximately 500 students, staff, and guests
• Support formal events including banquets, fine dining, and special functions
• Work a structured rota of early and late shifts, including alternate weekends
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, and allergen compliance
• Contribute to menu development and seasonal dessert offerings
• Work closely with the Head Chef and wider brigade to deliver a consistent, high-quality service

What we're looking for

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef in a hotel, banqueting, or fine dining environment
• A genuine passion for pastry with strong attention to detail and presentation
• Good understanding of food hygiene and allergen regulations
• A positive and professional approach with strong teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work shifts and weekends as required

Interested?
Click Apply Now and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss this opportunity in more detail.

Consultant: Katie Harding
Job Number: (phone number removed) INDCATERERING
Location: Cambridge
Job Role: Pastry Chef

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.