We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

PASTRY CHEF | BUTE HOUSE PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS | £26,354

Monday to Friday | 37.5 hours per week | Term time only, 40.6 weeks per year

We are now recruiting a creative and passionate Pastry Chef to join the catering team at Bute House Preparatory School for Girls.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Pastry Chef to showcase their skills in a quality-focused independent school environment, producing fresh bakery, pastry and dessert items from scratch. You’ll play an important role in delivering an exceptional dining experience for pupils, staff and guests, bringing creativity, craftsmanship and attention to detail to everything you make.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Producing a range of high-quality breads, pastries, baked goods and desserts from scratch.

• Preparing pastry and dessert items for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, staff dining and special events.

• Developing and maintaining recipes for the pastry section, bringing creativity and new ideas to the menu.

• Supporting the Head Chef with menu planning, product costing and the development of seasonal offerings.

• Ensuring all pastry and bakery products meet high standards of quality, consistency and presentation.

• Managing ingredients and stock effectively, minimising and recording food waste in line with company procedures.

• Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, food safety, allergen management and Health & Safety.

• Reporting equipment issues or safety concerns promptly to management.

• Keeping kitchen areas clean, organised and well maintained.

• Working collaboratively with the wider catering team to deliver an outstanding dining experience.

WHO YOU ARE

• An experienced Pastry Chef with a genuine passion for pastry, baking and desserts.

• Skilled in producing high-quality bakery and pastry products from scratch.

• Creative, with an interest in seasonal ingredients and current food trends.

• Organised and able to manage time effectively while meeting service deadlines.

• Knowledgeable about food safety, hygiene, allergens and safe working practices.

• Experienced in stock control, ingredient management and waste reduction.

• A strong communicator who works well as part of a professional kitchen team.

• Proactive, reliable and committed to maintaining consistently high standards.

• Passionate about delivering excellent food quality, presentation and service.

If you are a talented Pastry Chef who takes pride in creating exceptional bakery and dessert products, we would love to hear from you.

SAFEGUARDING

Bute House Preparatory School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to complete the relevant pre-employment checks, including DBS clearance.

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1310/92404001/52832032/R/BU #Lodestone House

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!