Junior Pastry Chef

Job Description Job DescriptionAn esteemed graduate college affiliated with a leading university is seeking an inspiring and professional Junior Pastry Sous Chef to join their team through our agency. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing kitchen operations and ensuring all food is prepared to a high standard.The RoleAs a Junior Pastry Sous Chef, you will lead by example, providing motivation and inspiration to the team. You will demonstrate high levels of skill in food preparation and presentation, with a particular focus on desserts and sweets.We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic Junior Sous Chef with: Experience in supervising catering operations, managing staff, producing reports, costings, menus, and associated paperwork, or kitchen experience ready to take the next step in development Excellent culinary skills, with the ability to design menus for daily catering and special events, coupled with good food cost control abilities Strong communication skills to engage professionally with clients, customers, colleagues, and management Basic pastry and cake-making skills, with a desire to learn and develop new skillsWhy Work Through Us?Benefits Membership of the University's staff benefits program, including 38 days' paid holiday and access to world-class facilities. Opportunities to contribute to sustainability initiatives and community-building efforts. We hold a passion for continued, life-long learning and look to support staff in their continued career development We offer all catering staff an annualised hours contract which helps maintain a good work/life balance Opportunities to develop individuals and teams via training programmes, experience days and courses Flexible working patterns around business needsSalary: 32,108 to 37,338 per annum (depending on experience)INDBRIJBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-01-24