Pastry Chef – Prestigious College
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £30,500 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (rotating early and late shifts, alternate weekends)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (52 weeks per year)
Platinum Recruitment is proud to be working with one of Cambridge’s most prestigious colleges to recruit a talented and passionate Pastry Chef. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional and well-established kitchen team, delivering high-quality food across both day-to-day service and formal dining events.
This role would suit a Pastry Chef from a hotel, banqueting, or fine dining background who is looking for stability, structure, and the opportunity to work in a respected and supportive environment.
What’s in it for you?
- Salary of £30,500+ per annum (depending on experience)
- Paid overtime opportunities
- Annual bonus paid in November
- Defined contribution pension scheme (after 3 months)
- Medicash membership for health and wellbeing support
- Free meals on duty
- On-site parking
- Full-time, permanent role offering long-term stability
- Work within a skilled and supportive team of 10-12 chefs
About the role
- Prepare and present a wide range of high-quality pastries and desserts
- Cater for approximately 500 students, staff, and guests
- Support formal events including banquets, fine dining, and special functions
- Work a structured rota of early and late shifts, including alternate weekends
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, and allergen compliance
- Contribute to menu development and seasonal dessert offerings
- Work closely with the Head Chef and wider brigade to deliver a consistent, high-quality service
What we’re looking for
- Previous experience as a Pastry Chef in a hotel, banqueting, or fine dining environment
- A genuine passion for pastry with strong attention to detail and presentation
- Good understanding of food hygiene and allergen regulations
- A positive and professional approach with strong teamwork skills
- Flexibility to work shifts and weekends as required
Interested?
Click Apply Now and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss this opportunity in more detail.
Consultant: Katie Harding
Job Number: 935438 | INDCATERERING
Location: Cambridge
Job Role: Pastry Chef
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
