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

Professional Cookery Food Safety Allergen Management Team Collaboration Communication Culinary Competitions High-volume Catering Fine Dining

FULL DESCRIPTION

Chef de Partie

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Cambridge, UK

Salary: £33,012 - £34,428 per annum (inclusive of 4.5% split shift payment)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking to appoint 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.

  • 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

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

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

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

Application Instructions

Closing date for applications is 22nd May 2026 at 4 pm. Interviews and trade tests will be planned individually with shortlisted applicants once applications have been reviewed. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] reserves the right to withdraw the advert before the closing date if there is significant interest. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer.

Contact

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

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