Baker

You'll bring your culinary skills to a stunning environment at Cheltenham College, where you'll create nutritious, delicious meals that fuel both body and mind. Working closely with a dedicated team, you'll have the opportunity to innovate, develop your skills, and delight students and staff alike. This is your chance to work with top-notch ingredients and equipment in a kitchen designed to bring out your best., As a Chef specialising in baking and pastry, you will work closely with our culinary team to create beautifully crafted baked goods and desserts that delight our clients and enhance our menu offerings.,

• Creative Excellence: Prepare, bake, and artfully present a variety of pastries, bread, and desserts with a focus on taste, texture, and quality.
• Quality Control: Ensure all products meet our high standards for presentation, flavour, and freshness, consistently exceeding client expectations.
• Inventory Management: Oversee stock control for baking ingredients, maintaining appropriate inventory levels to support production and minimise waste.
• Event Support: Collaborate with the catering team to contribute to special events, themed dessert tables, and custom orders.
• Cleanliness and Safety: Maintain a spotless, organised kitchen and baking area, adhering to health and safety standards at all times.
• Team Collaboration: Foster a positive, supportive environment through effective communication and teamwork, helping junior team members as needed., We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients., As a responsible caterer for the next generation, we ensure all our teams have the skills, knowledge and confidence to deliver an exceptional food service safely, every single day.
We have an extensive suite of training programmes and leadership courses to provide you with the skills you need in your role. And you will be given the opportunity to progress your career with us, via a personal development plan designed to nurture your talents and provide a fantastic learning experience. We also offer the opportunity to gain professional qualifications at work, via a wide range of apprenticeships for progression in both front of house and kitchen-based roles. WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL? MORE THAN A MEAL When you join Holroyd Howe, you're not joining just any school caterer. We're specialists. All meals are made from scratch and our chefs nurture direct relationships with suppliers local to their schools to ensure they have access to the best seasonal produce. And to offer a truly bespoke service, our chefs have the freedom to create their own vibrant menus made up of classic and innovative dishes as well as authentic international cuisines. Our marketing campaigns and food innovation concepts help communicate the key messages from our Food, Nutrition and Sustainability teams to all we serve, in a delicious, relevant and engaging way. Through education and innovation, we are proud to be feeding the independent minds of the future. But above all, we understand what mealtimes mean to pupils. We want them to feel at home when they eat with us.


• Ideally, you will have previous experience working in a similar role within a contract catering company or educational institution.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Fun and enthusiastic
• Have excellent organisation skills.
• Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team.
• Have a flexible approach to work.
  
  Join Us in Serving Excellence at Holroyd Howe!
Are you a culinary enthusiast who thrives on delivering exceptional food experiences? Ready to join a team where your talent is celebrated, your work-life balance is valued, and your career growth is a priority? If so, we're looking for you to become a Chef de Partie at Cheltenham College. Our "more than a meal" mentality At Holroyd Howe, we're not just another catering service. We're a place where culinary creativity meets purpose, and where our team members are empowered to make a difference. From working in our state-of-the-art kitchen to enjoying flexible, sociable hours that align with your lifestyle, this role is designed with your needs in mind. Plus, you can earn paid overtime ensuring you're rewarded for your hard work., DO YOU HAVE HOLROYD HOWE DNA? Our catering teams, operators and central support teams are passionate about serving more than a meal and are proud to be feeding the independent minds of the future. If you can commit to feeding hungry tummies as well as hungry minds and are looking for an employer that will invest in you and your career development, then we might just be a match!, One of the UK's leading school caterers, working exclusively within independent schools and colleges. We're an award-winning team of over 3,000 experienced professionals who tailor our catering provision to meet the bespoke requirements of each educational facility: be it prep or senior, day or boarding, day-to-day menus or hospitality and events. We're also part of the WSH Group, a leading British contract catering company.


• Competitive Pay: £29,720 per year.
• No Late Evenings: Shifts typically from 6:00 am - 2:30 pm or 10:00 am - 7:30 pm, so your evenings are yours.
• Work-Life Balance: With exeat and half terms we have downtime allowing for well-deserved time to recharge.
• Fantastic Benefits Package:
• 28 days holiday plus additional volunteering, grandparent, and enhanced maternity leave.
• Training & Development: Bespoke training programs and HIT Apprenticeships open to all experience levels.
• Discounts on high-street shopping, cinema, holidays, and more with our HAPI app., There are so many reasons why people choose to work within the education sector.
Some enjoy the great work/life balance provided by term time holidays, favourable working hours, part-time or full-time flexibility. Others are attracted to helping make meal-times special for a future generation. But when you choose to become part of the Holroyd Howe family, you also benefit from: Working within stunning venues in beautiful surroundings Everyday discounts at supermarkets, pubs & restaurants, gyms, entertainment and popular High Street fashion and technology stores. Wellbeing support in the form of a platform packed full of training and resources to support healthy minds, bodies and finances. The opportunity for recognition in our Holroyd Howe People Awards - an annual event that recognises and celebrates the outstanding contribution of individuals or teams within our business. An Employee Assistance programme, Cycle to work scheme, and more! An employer fully invested in diversity and inclusion within our workforce and with a commitment to Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Creative, supportive and inclusive working environments, and opportunities to network with peers from other school catering teams