Chef de Partie - Cambridge

• £27,754.80 per year (£15.15 per hour) + Paid Overtime
• 40 hours per week Monday to Friday

Chef de Partie Prestigious School, Cambridge

• £27,754.80 per year (£15.15 per hour) + Paid Overtime
• 40 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Term Time Plus 45.6 weeks paid across 12 equal monthly instalments
• Latest finish: 7pm
• Occasional weekends shared fairly across the team

Are you a passionate Chef de Partie looking for a role that offers great food, a supportive team, and an excellent work-life balance? Join one of Cambridge's most prestigious educational institutions, where culinary excellence, tradition, and innovation come together. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a professional kitchen environment while enjoying sociable hours rarely found in hospitality.

The Role

As Chef de Partie, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality food and helping maintain exceptional standards across the kitchen.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Supporting menu planning and development with fresh ideas and creativity.
• Running your section efficiently and maintaining excellent organisation.
• Upholding food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.
• Working closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to ensure smooth daily service.

About You

• Has previous experience as a Chef de Partie, or is a strong Commis Chef ready to take the next step.
• Possesses a solid understanding of cooking techniques, ingredients, and kitchen operations.
• Takes pride in producing quality food with consistency and attention to detail.
• Thrives in a team environment and enjoys working collaboratively.
• Holds a culinary qualification or equivalent professional training.

What's On Offer?

• £27,754.80 annual salary (£15.15 per hour).
• Paid overtime.
• Monday to Friday working pattern with the latest finish of 7pm.
• Excellent work-life balance in comparison to traditional hospitality settings.
• Ongoing training and genuine opportunities for career development.
• Staff meals provided.
• Exclusive employee discounts.
• A friendly, supportive kitchen culture where your contribution is valued.