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Location: Cambridge | Hours: 37.5 per week, 5 out of 7 (including evenings/weekends) | Salary: £27,007 £35,835 DOE
Looking for your next kitchen challenge?
Were looking for talented Chefs whether youre a confident Chef de Partie, a Senior CDP ready to take the lead, or an ambitious Junior Sous to join a prestigious Cambridge college kitchen.
This is a place where you can cook brilliant food, run your section your way, and be proud of every plate you send out from daily meals to formal dinners and special events. Youll work in a calm, supportive kitchen where your skills are respected, your ideas are heard, and your career can really move forward.
Why youll love working here:
- Competitive salary: £27,007 £35,835 DOE depending on your level and experience
- 37.5 hours per week 5 out of 7 days (including evenings and weekends when required)
- Generous pension scheme 14.5% employer contribution + death-in-service cover
- Healthcare cash plan
- 33 days annual leave including public holidays
- Free on-site lunch every day
- Access to College gym and free parking (subject to availability)
- Staff card with local perks and discounts
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Work in a beautiful, calm, and supportive kitchen environment
Chef de Partie
- Run your section and cook great food every day
- Assist junior chefs and help them grow
- Keep standards high presentation, portion control, and allergens
- Stick to recipes, manage stock, and minimise waste
- Lead your section and step up when Deputy Head or Head Chef is away
- Mentor junior chefs and oversee service
- Manage stock, minimise waste, and support events
- Help with menu planning and recipe development
- Deputise for the Sous Chef and lead shifts when needed
- Supervise the team and make sure service runs smoothly
- Help develop signature dishes and menu ideas
- Motivate and support the kitchen team while keeping standards sky-high
- Chef de Partie: NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent, with relevant experience
- Senior CDP: Experienced section leader in a busy kitchen
- Junior Sous: previous professional kitchen experience with leadership ability
- Skilled, organised, flexible, and passionate about delivering excellent food
- Willing to work evenings and weekends when needed
Whether youre an ambitious Chef de Partie aiming for promotion, a Senior CDP looking for your next challenge, or a Junior Sous ready to step up, theres a place for you here.
Get in touch with Orsi at Select Recruitment for more information, or apply now!
