Chef

Select Appointments; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution in Cambridge is seeking a talented Chef de Partie to join their vibrant kitchen team. This role offers a rare work-life balance with primarily Monday to Friday shifts, allowing you to showcase your culinary skills while enjoying evenings and most weekends off. In this supportive environment, you'll prepare delicious meals for a multicultural community, contributing to the nurturing mission of the school. With a competitive salary and a term-time schedule, this position provides the stability and creativity that culinary professionals desire. Join a forward-thinking institution that values your talents and offers a fulfilling career!

Benefits

On-site Parking

6 Weeks Off

Work-Life Balance

Supportive Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Passion for food and culinary arts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for students and staff.
• Assist in crafting daily menus and catering for special events.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Knowledge of Dietary Requirements

Creativity in Menu Planning

Attention to Detail

Education

Culinary Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Chef de Partie, Private School, Cambridge, £30,000 plus overtime

A stellar opportunity awaits in the culinary world as my client, a prestigious educational institution, seeks a talented Chef to join their thriving kitchen team. This Monday to Friday Chef position offers the perfect work-life balance that's increasingly rare in the hospitality industry, allowing you to showcase your culinary skills while maintaining evenings and most weekends off. Set within a stunning campus environment, this role provides the chance to create nutritious, delicious meals that fuel young minds in a supportive setting.

Working alongside an experienced Chef Manager, you'll have the opportunity to develop your culinary expertise while preparing and serving exceptional meals. Your creative flair and attention to detail will shine as you assist with crafting daily menus and occasionally participate in fine dining for special events. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, a collaborative spirit, and knowledge of dietary requirements and allergy guidelines. This position offers a mix of routine and variety, including catering for special functions to showcase your versatility.

What makes this Chef opportunity truly exceptional?

• Work-life harmony with primarily Monday to Friday shifts and only 7 weekend commitments annually
• Convenient on-site parking in a beautiful educational setting
• Competitive salary of £30,000 per annum with excellent benefits
• Term-time schedule plus 6 weeks off, providing flexibility throughout the year

St Mary's School in Cambridge offers a diverse community where you'll be valued as part of an empowering environment. You'll cook for a multicultural student body and staff, celebrating different languages and cultures. The kitchen team fosters a positive atmosphere where culinary professionals can be themselves while contributing to the school's nurturing mission. Your role as Chef will impact the daily experiences of students and staff in this vibrant setting.

Ready to trade late nights and unpredictable schedules for a rewarding Chef position with regular hours in a beautiful location? This opportunity offers stability, creativity, and purpose. Apply today to join a forward-thinking institution that values your culinary talents and provides the work-life balance hospitality professionals desire!