Job Introduction
Pastry Chef (Part-Time, 30 Hours)
Location: Twycross Zoo, Atherstone
Salary: £22,707 per annum (pro-rata)
Contract Type: Part-Time, 30 hours per week, Permanent
Working Hours: Flexible shifts over a 7-day period, predominantly 8:00am–2:00pm
Why Join Restaurant Associates Venues?
At Restaurant Associates, we celebrate individuality, nurture talent, and deliver exceptional catering experiences across visitor attractions, including Twycross Zoo. You’ll be supported by an experienced leadership team, gain exposure to a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and develop your skills within a collaborative workplace.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
20 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus bank holidays
Free staff meals whilst on shift
Free on-site parking
Exclusive travel discounts
Access to Compass Group company perks & benefits
Exclusive Parks at Work discounts and promotions
Access to training, mentoring and development, with support from our wider Restaurant Associates and Compass Group UK networks
On-site F&B discounts
About the role:
We're seeking a talented and passionate Pastry Chef to join our catering team at Twycross Zoo. This part-time role is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-volume visitor environment, preparing quality baked goods and supporting the smooth running of our café and catering operations.
Main Responsibilities:
Preparing cakes, pastries, and sandwiches to a high standard
Managing allergens and ensuring compliance with allergen policies
Maintaining food safety standards and hygiene practices
Supporting the catering team with daily food production tasks
Ensuring high-volume production meets quality standards and service requirements
Contributing to efficient kitchen operations and supporting ad-hoc catering projects as required
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Proven ability to produce high-quality cakes and pastry items at high volumes
Knowledge of food safety and allergen management
Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistent quality
Ability to work collaboratively within a team and follow kitchen processes
Flexibility to work across different shifts over a 7-day period
Desirable:
Formal culinary qualification in pastry or bakery
Restaurant Associates is a leading premium hospitality provider with an ethos drawn from our history of fine and high-quality dining in London and New York.
Within our venues team, we provide catering and hospitality services to some of the most iconic visitor attractions and destinations in the UK including the Imperial War Museum London, Glyndebourne Opera House, Knebworth House, Design Museum, Whipsnade Zoo and many more. Within these amazing venues we operate a host of bespoke cafés and restaurants, as well as delivering private events ranging from small meetings to large-scale ground events of up to 1000 people. You can find a full list of our venues on our website.
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive, diverse, fun, and dynamic place to work with opportunities to collaborate with a wide range of teams plus a commitment to putting our people first. Restaurant Associates is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. As a business, we are committed to sustainability led practices and are proud to have achieved 3 stars with the Sustainable Restaurant Association’s Food Made Good Programme.
Job Reference: com/0502/92635001/52788984/BU #RA Venues