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Chef de Partie - Abingdon - £32,000 Salary & 38 Days Off Per Year
- College-based role offering exceptional work-life balance
Introduction
We're recruiting a Chef de Partie for a well-established College in Abingdon, offering one of the best work-life balance packages in the local hospitality market. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive catering team where your wellbeing, development and lifestyle come first, while still producing fresh, high-quality food in a professional kitchen environment in Abingdon.
Why apply / What's in it for you?
You'll enjoy a role designed around genuine work-life balance, including:
£32,000 annual salary
38 days off per year (30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays)
Shifts aligned with school holidays for better personal time
Choice of early or late shifts (6:00am-3:00pm or 10:00am-7:00pm)
5 days over 7 with fair weekend rotations
Generous sick pay scheme
On-site parking for an easy commute in Abingdon
£50 per year gym membership
£50 per year golf membership
Employer-matched pension contributions
A rewarding College environment supporting students and staff
Key Responsibilities
As a Chef de Partie, you'll be responsible for:
Running your own section within the kitchen
Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef with daily food preparation
Producing consistent, high-quality meals
Maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards
Contributing ideas towards menu development
Working collaboratively within a close-knit catering team
What we're looking for
We're looking for a Chef de Partie who has:
Previous experience in a similar kitchen role
A genuine passion for food and quality cooking
Strong knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards
The ability to work calmly under pressure
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Reliability and a positive, professional attitude
Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate
Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check
If you're looking for your next step as a Chef de Partie in Abingdon, with outstanding benefits and real work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to take your culinary career forward in Abingdon.
Job Number 931729
Location Abingdon
Role Chef de Partie
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