Overview
Location: Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0TY
Salary: Up to £26,000
Title: Pastry Chef – Monday – Friday
Location: WGS, Compton Rd, Wolverhampton – WV3 9RB
Salary: £26,000 per annum + amazing benefits!
Benefits:
- 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
- 3 volunteering days
- 3 days grandparent leave
- 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
- Bespoke training and development opportunities
- Pension and life insurance
- Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
- Wellbeing hub
- Access to employee assistance programme
- Free meals whilst at work
- Career development opportunities
- HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
Are you a skilled and creative Pastry Chef looking for a demanding yet rewarding opportunity? Join the culinary team at Wolverhampton Grammar School, where you’ll lead the pastry section and create exceptional desserts for students and staff in a prestigious educational setting.
This is a fantastic chance to work with Holroyd Howe, the UK's leading independent caterers, known for setting the standard in education catering. You’ll have the opportunity to showcase your creativity, using top-quality ingredients while being part of a supportive and professional kitchen team.
The role is both challenging and highly rewarding, offering the chance to make a real impact within a dynamic school environment. Experience in contract catering or education is preferred, but not essential—what matters most is your passion for pastry and your commitment to excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare high-quality pastries and desserts to the standards set by senior chefs.
- Assist with special functions and events, ensuring exceptional pastry offerings.
- Consistently deliver top-quality desserts across all dining areas, including functions and client dining.
- Lead pastry operations for client dining and the staff restaurant when requested by senior chefs.
- Support the training and development of junior pastry chefs.
- Ensure smooth daily pastry operations, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.
- Uphold hygiene and food safety standards, conducting regular personal hygiene checks.
- Maintain pastry section standards, ensuring consistency in staff meals and minimizing waste.
- Adhere to Health, Hygiene, and Safety policies, following the guidelines of the Searcy Health & Safety Policy.
- Comply with legal and safety regulations, including fire regulations, security, and client-specific requirements.
- Complete any additional duties as reasonably requested by senior management.
- Pastry experience is essential, with a minimum of 2 years in a professional kitchen.
- Strong communication skills, both within the team and with senior chefs.
- Excellent time management and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of organization, ensuring smooth workflow and efficient pastry production.
- Accurate record keeping, particularly in relation to ingredients, hygiene, and safety standards.
- Flexibility with hours, willing to accommodate the needs of the business, including special events and last-minute changes.
- Ability to work under pressure, adapting to unforeseen circumstances such as function changes or staff shortages.
- Positive and cooperative attitude, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.