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Pastry Assistant

Holroyd Howe
Hertsmere, England
Full time
4 weeks ago
Company Description


Pastry Assistant

Location: Haberdashers Boys School
Rate of pay: up to £14.00ph

Hours: 35 hours per week

Weeks: 35 weeks

Benefits:

  • 28 days holiday
  • 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 Perkbox 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

Haberdashers Boys School is one of the leading Independent schools in the UK with excellent facilities, catering for 1000 covers per day, Cafe and a Grab and Go unit. Haberdashers also caters for hospitality events on top making it a go to venue events all year round. With food at the heart of every pupil's development, we are looking to recruit an organised, experienced, and enthusiastic Pastry Assistant who understands large-scale operations and is willing to make their mark.


Job Description


We are seeking a detail-oriented and efficient Pastry Assistant to join our culinary team.

As a Pastry Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our pastry chefs in creating delicious baked goods and desserts for our customers.

  • Assist pastry chefs in preparing a variety of baked goods, including cakes, pastries, and desserts
  • Mix, shape, and bake dough for various pastry items
  • Decorate cakes and pastries as directed by the pastry chef
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to food safety and hygiene standards
  • Assist in inventory management and restocking of supplies
  • Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation of desserts for service
  • Follow recipes and instructions precisely to maintain consistency in product quality
  • Participate in team efforts to improve processes and create new menu items

Qualifications
  • Food handling certification preferred
  • Knowledge of basic baking and pastry techniques
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes accurately
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills
  • Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Team player with good communication skills
  • Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and lates on occasion
  • Prior experience in a bakery or pastry kitchen
  • Passion for baking and creating high-quality desserts

Additional Information


Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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