Pastry Chef

Create exceptional pastry and desserts in a prestigious Cambridge college kitchen, with up to £34,000, generous benefits and every other weekend off.

• Salary up to £34,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time position in Cambridge
• 39.25 hours per week, worked across five days
• Every other weekend off for a better work-life balance
• 36 days' annual leave, including Bank Holidays
• Enhanced contributory pension, free lunch, gym and parking

As Pastry Chef de Partie, you will work alongside the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to deliver high-quality pastry, desserts and catering across a prestigious Cambridge college.

You will play an important role in maintaining consistently high food standards while ensuring the kitchen operates to excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety.

• Preparing and producing a high standard of pastry, desserts and sweet dishes
• Supporting the wider kitchen team with the delivery of daily catering
• Maintaining consistent quality, presentation and portion control
• Working efficiently across a busy seven-day catering operation
• Maintaining excellent standards of hygiene, cleanliness and food safety
• Working closely with senior chefs and colleagues to ensure smooth kitchen service
• Contributing to a professional, positive and well-organised kitchen environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented pastry professional looking to develop their career within an established Cambridge hospitality environment.

You will benefit from:

• Up to £34,000 salary
• 39.25-hour working week over five days
• Every other weekend off
• 36 days' annual leave, including Bank Holidays
• Defined contributory pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Free lunch
• Free use of an on-site gym
• Free parking close to the College, subject to availability

You will have a genuine passion for pastry and a commitment to producing consistently high-quality food. You should be comfortable working as part of a professional kitchen team and able to maintain high standards during busy service periods.

If you're ready to bring your pastry skills to a prestigious Cambridge setting, Select Recruitment would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Select Recruitment and take the next step in your pastry career.