Apprentice Pastry Chef

Job Title: Apprentice Pastry Chef

Location: Stowe School, Buckingham, MK18

Salary: £12.21 per hour

• 28 days holiday
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks of enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts via Perkbox app (high‑street shops, holidays & cinema)
• Wellbeing hub
• Employee assistance programme
• Free meals while at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

• Food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and presentation skills
• Working efficiently in a fast‑paced kitchen environment
• Understanding and maintaining food hygiene, safety, and allergen regulations
• Assisting in the production of high‑quality meals for students, staff and special events
• Learning how to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients to create healthy and delicious dishes
• Supporting stock control, ordering and kitchen organisation

• Essential: A keen interest in cooking and professional catering
• Agricultural or culinary GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above preferred). If not already achieved, we will support you to complete these as part of the apprenticeship.
• Willingness to learn and work towards a Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship
• A strong work ethic, enthusiasm and commitment to training
• Desirable: Previous kitchen experience (not essential but beneficial)
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (training will be provided if not held)
• Knowledge of food safety, allergens and hygiene standards

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, delivering fresh, innovative food services exclusively to independent schools and colleges. We invest in training and development to ensure our teams possess the right skills for success. Our services are tailored to meet the bespoke requirements of each school, emphasising sustainability, nutrition and food innovation.

We pride ourselves on a culture that values sustainability, nutrition and innovation, creating engaging dining experiences that support children’s health and curiosity for food.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles involve regulated activity and require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and may be subject to an online search of publicly available information.