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 chefsAbout 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 serviceWhat 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 requiredInterested? 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: (phone number removed) | INDCATERERING Location: Cambridge Job Role: Pastry Chef Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy