Pastry Chef de Partie – Higher Education Contract Catering – Up to £36,000

We’re recruiting a Pastry Chef de Partie to join a leading Higher Education Contract Catering operation in London.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a large, fast-paced university campus, delivering fresh, high-quality pastry across retail, restaurant and high-volume hospitality.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a pastry chef with contract catering experience who is looking for a structured environment, strong team culture and a role with genuine variety across a dynamic campus setting.

The offer

• Up to £36,000 per year.
• Predominantly Monday to Friday working (approx.
  
  70%).
• 6.30AM - 7AM to 3PM - 4PM each day.
• Strong work–life balance within a structured rota.
• Paid overtime / time off in lieu (site dependent).
• Highly regarded contract catering operation with progression opportunities.

The Operation & Food

• Large-scale operation – Catering for approx.
  
  2,500 students + 500 staff.
• 250 residential students requiring extended food provision.
• 7-day operation with year-round service (Closed during Christmas).
• Multiple food outlets including Grab & Go, Restaurant & Events.
• Modern, market-led food offer competing with the London food scene.
• Fresh, in-house pastry production across all areas.

The Role

• Deliver desserts, cakes, baked goods and pastry for retail, restaurant and events.
• Ensure all pastry is produced fresh, visually appealing and consistent at scale.
• Support service across breakfast, lunch, dinner and hospitality events.
• Manage prep, organisation and timely delivery for high-volume service periods.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, allergen compliance and presentation.
• Contribute to a positive, organised and team-driven kitchen environment.

About You

• Experience as a Pastry Chef De Partie. 
• Strong pastry background with the ability to deliver quality at volume
• Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your CV to Yasmin at COREcruitment.