Chef de Partie

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Cambridge
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£34,428 / year
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
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SKILLS

NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery Passion for food and cookery Team player Excellent communication skills Knowledge of food law and allergen information Split shift working Fine dining experience High-volume catering

FULL DESCRIPTION

Chef de Partie

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Chef de Partie to join its dynamic and close-knit catering team. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is renowned for its exceptional food and professional service. The catering team delivers a wide range of dining experiences—from high-volume cafeteria-style service to exquisite fine dining—for College members and external clients.

About the Role

  • Permanent, full-time position (40 hours/week)
  • Includes split shifts, evening and alternate weekend shifts on a rota basis
  • Workload varies across the academic year, with exciting opportunities to cater for conferences, weddings, and special events

What We Offer

  • A supportive team environment with two rotating chef teams
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development
  • Encouragement and support to participate in local and national culinary competitions
  • A beautiful and peaceful central Cambridge location
  • Be part of a historic and inclusive College community
  • On-site parking

About You

  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Professional Cookery (minimum)
  • Passionate about food and cookery
  • A strong team player with excellent communication skills
  • Knowledge of food law and allergen information

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], affectionately known as ‘Emma’, is set in extensive, beautiful (yet peaceful) grounds, in central Cambridge. With a reputation as an inclusive, vibrant, and friendly community, Emma is home to around 700 students, 90 Fellows and 170 college staff. Being employed at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] means being a part of a long-standing College community, steeped in history and prestige.

Benefits

  • Excellent Pension Schemes
  • Private Healthcare Options
  • Travel to Work Loan Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Generous Annual Leave
  • Free Lunch On-Site
  • On-Site Pool & Gym
  • Training & Development

Contact

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], St Andrew's St, Cambridge CB2 3AP. Email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Phone: [contact hidden].

Documents

  • Job Description.pdf - Download
  • Example rota - Download
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