Pastry Chef Apprentice — Fresh, From-Scratch Creations

Peoplebank; Farnham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A child-centred private school in Farnham is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to join their team. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, crafting a variety of baked goods from scratch. The role emphasizes creativity with seasonal ingredients and provides training opportunities. Responsibilities include producing desserts for lunch service, adhering to food hygiene standards, and maintaining high-quality food production. Join us to showcase your skills in a supportive and engaging environment while benefiting from great perks and career progression.

Benefits

Wider wallet scheme

Free meals on duty

Volunteers leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Recommend a friend bonus

Individual training and development

Established apprenticeship programme

Team & company social events

Employee assistance programme

Workplace pension

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Experience with baking cakes, bread, and pastries from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Produce bread, cakes, and desserts for lunch service and hospitality.
• Ensure food standards are followed and waste controlled.
• Adhere to Food Hygiene and Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Interest in food and customer service

Team player

Innovation and passion for food

Attention to detail

Good verbal English understanding

Good written English and reading skills

Experience in customer/food preparation

Job description

A child-centred private school in Farnham is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to join their team. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, crafting a variety of baked goods from scratch. The role emphasizes creativity with seasonal ingredients and provides training opportunities. Responsibilities include producing desserts for lunch service, adhering to food hygiene standards, and maintaining high-quality food production. Join us to showcase your skills in a supportive and engaging environment while benefiting from great perks and career progression.