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Apprentice Pastry Chef - Cambridge

Compass Group, UK and Ireland Limited · Cambridge · posted 3 July 2026

Applications closed 30 July 2026. Similar live vacancies below.

Wage
£16,640 to £26,436.80 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Pastry chef (level 3)
Starts
1 August 2026
Closing date
30 July 2026
Positions
1
  • Supporting production across bread, pastries, café items, and hospitality preparation
  • Assisting with a varied workload, including approximately 20% bread, 40% pastry production, 20% café items, and 20% hospitality prep
  • Carrying out tasks such as laminating, filling and finishing pastries, producing desserts and chocolates, and preparing items for events
  • Supporting event service and ensuring high standards of presentation
  • Adapting to a varied day-to-day workload based on school operations and service demands

Where it leads

  • Become a fully qualified pastry chef. 
  • Individuals who successfully complete the Pastry Chef Apprenticeship will be ready to progress to a higher-level position, apprenticeship or further training.

About Compass Group, UK and Ireland Limited

We’re the people behind the food, hospitality and support services that power your day, make you smile and put a spring in your step. That’s just one of the reasons why we’re the UK and Ireland’s top contract catering, hospitality, and business support services provider.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailTeam workingReliablePunctualCalm under pressurePassion for pastryNumerical skillsPositive attitudeEagerness to learn

Where you'll work

  • Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 8QF

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