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 Skills Fine Dining Menu Planning

FULL DESCRIPTION

Chef de Partie

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Location: Cambridge

Salary: £32,216 - £34,428 per annum depending on experience (inclusive of 4.5% split shift payment)

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Closing Date: 2025-09-02

The Vacancy

[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.

About the Role

  • Permanent, full-time position (40 hours/week)
  • Includes 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

How to Apply

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 2nd September at 4 pm. Interviews and trade tests are planned for weeks commencing 8th and 15th September 2025.

The College 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.

The Company

[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.

The 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]

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