👨‍🍳 Chef de Partie (Pastry) - Term Time Only | Education Site, Southampton

£14.60 per hour | Term Time Only | Excellent Work-Life Balance

Are you a talented Chef de Partie with strong pastry experience? We're looking for a passionate chef to take ownership of the dessert and pastry section within a busy education catering operation in Southampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your creativity while enjoying the benefits of a term-time-only role.

📍 The Role

• Location: Southampton, Hampshire
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
• Hours: Full-time
• Pay: £14.60 per hour
• Schedule: Mainly Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend support for special events and functions

🌟 Why Join Us?

✅ Term-time-only position offering an excellent work-life balance

✅ 28 days holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata)

✅ 3 volunteering days to support causes you care about

✅ 3 days grandparent leave for special family moments

✅ 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

✅ Bespoke training and development opportunities

✅ Pension and life insurance

✅ Discounts via Perkbox (cinema, holidays, and leading retail brands)

✅ Wellbeing hub and employee assistance programme

✅ Free meals whilst on duty

✅ Career development and HIT Apprenticeship opportunities

🍰 Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the pastry and dessert section, which will be your primary focus on an ongoing basis.
• Prepare and present high-quality desserts, cakes, pastries, traybakes, and baked goods.
• Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain excellent food safety, allergen, and hygiene standards.
• Contribute creative ideas for seasonal dessert menus and special events.
• Ensure your section is fully prepared and organised for service.
• Support hospitality events and functions throughout the year.
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to deliver an exceptional food experience.

👤 About You

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie with pastry experience is essential.
• Confident managing a pastry section and producing desserts from scratch.
• Experience within education, contract catering, hotels, or fresh food environments is desirable.
• Passionate about creating high-quality desserts and baked goods.
• Excellent attention to detail and presentation.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Positive, proactive, and a strong team player.

🍴 Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you're a pastry-focused Chef de Partie looking for a rewarding term-time-only role with excellent benefits and work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and bring your creativity, passion, and pastry expertise to a team that makes a difference through food every day. 🍓🎂✨

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