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- Cooking
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Pay
- £31,050 – £33,232 a year
Job type
- Full-time
Shift and schedule
- Weekend availability
Location
Cambridge CB2 3AP
BenefitsPulled from the full job description
- Annual leave
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Full job description
The catering team at Emmanuel College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Chef de Partie. Boasting a Head Chef who has represented the UK as part of National Culinary Team, Emmanuel is renowned for its excellent food. The catering team provides high quality dining and an efficient and professional standard of service to College members and external clients. Food service ranges from high volume cafeteria-style service to fine dining. Made up of 2 teams of 4 chefs working opposite shift patterns (including split shift working), the team is close-knit and supportive. Workload varies throughout the academic year and during holiday times, when conferences, weddings and special events are hosted. Personal and professional development are a priority, enabling employees to flourish. Participation in various competitive catering events both locally and nationally is encouraged and supported.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Professional Cookery, a passion for food and cookery, be a great team player and able to demonstrate a working knowledge of food law and allergen information. This is a permanent, full-time position working 40 hours per week, including some evening and alternate weekends on a rota basis. Further details can be found within the job description.
In return, Emmanuel can offer, amongst other benefits:
- generous 25 days annual leave, in addition to bank holidays (including, in catering department, Easter, Summer, and Christmas closures)
- excellent contributory pension schemes
- discretionary Christmas bonus
- free meal when on duty
- access to the college gym and swimming pool
- Employee Assistance Programme
- On-site parking
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 23rd July at 4 pm. Interviews are planned for week commencing 4th August 2025.
The College reserves the right to withdraw the advert before the closing date if there is significant interest.
Emmanuel College is an equal opportunities employer. We have a policy of equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications are welcome regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs or age.
Emmanuel College, affectionately known as ‘Emma’ is set in extensive, beautiful (yet peaceful) grounds, in central Cambridge. With a reputation as an inclusive, vibrant, and friendly community, Emma 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 Emma means being a part of long-standing College community, steeped in history and prestige.
Emmanuel College
St Andrew’s St, Cambridge CB2 3AP
