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You will be responsible for the pastry section producing a variety of high-quality baked goods, breads and desserts, supporting the wider culinary operation while adding a distinctive flair to the school’s food offering. From traditional bakes to innovative patisserie, experience in a similar high volume environment would be beneficial. your work will play a key part in delivering an exceptional dining experience for pupils, staff, and guests.\nYou will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh, innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.\nOur mission is simple: to provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. 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