Assistant Pastry Chef

Job Introduction

Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!

Location: Clifton College, 32 College Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3JH

Salary: £13.06 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7 (Alternative Sunday-Thursday / Monday-Friday)

Uniform and meals whilst on duty provided

Are you ready to take the lead in a kitchen where food fuels not just bodies but bright futures? As a Assistant Pastry Chef for Sodexo, you'll be assisting with the daily running of the pastry section within the college catering department. Your leadership will inspire your team daily, creating a dynamic and productive work environment.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in the preparation, production, presentation and service of all food produced in the pastry section ensuring they are served at the correct times, within the company’s standards and to the agreed specification of the contract. 

• Assist the Head Pastry Chef when required in planning menus and orders.

• Ensure that any goods are quickly and correctly stored away on rotation system following the rule ‘first in first out’ and comply with health and safety regulations. 

• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the food preparation and food service area at all times.

• Keep all work areas and surfaces clean and tidy at all times. Assist with routine cleaning schedules as required. 

• Work as a team to promote harmonious working relationships within the Sodexo team.

• Be prepared to assist at any special ad-hoc functions, some of which may occur outside working hours with relevant notice period

What You Bring:

• At least one years previous experience as a Chef preferable having worked in a pastry section

• Good level of literacy and numeracy

• 706/2 or NVQ2 chef qualification, or equivalent is preferred but not essential.

• Previous catering experience and a Great Passion for Food and Team Engagement

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients, and staff at all levels

• Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate    Good time management and organizational skills

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Ability to achieve and set standards and operate to performance criteria, with particular regard to hygiene

• Positive approach to learning in role and identifying own training needs as appropriate

• Self-motivated, sense of own initiative and the ability to meet targets as set by the Head Pastry Chef 

• Ability to work effectively as part of and in the development of a team with a flexible approach to role and to successfully implement change
  
  

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Full training and protective uniform provided

• No unsociable hours and public holidays off—including Christmas!

• Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support

• Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support

• Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits

• Career progression, learning opportunities, and apprenticeships

• Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities

At Sodexo, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. If you’re ready to lead with passion and cook with purpose, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and help us create a brighter future!

Note: Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. All roles require pre-employment screening, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and past employer checks.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.