Chef De Partie

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY; Burton on the Wolds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a passionate Chef De Partie to join their vibrant team. This role involves preparing high-quality food for students and visitors. Ideal candidates should have experience in a similar role and strong customer service skills. Join a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and great benefits including generous annual leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

Good annual leave allowance - 36 days

Competitive pension schemes

Discounted sports and gym facilities

Opportunities for CPD

Childcare support initiatives

Bupa Cash Plan

Employee Assistant Programme

Season ticket loan scheme

On campus parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role and a strong passion for fresh food.
• Ability to work as part of a team and deliver high standards of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Be competent and capable in all areas of the kitchen.
• Work with limited supervision and prepare and serve food of outstanding quality.
• Collaborate with team members and mentors to gain experience across sections.

Skills

Fresh food preparation

Customer service

Team collaboration

Job description

Chef De Partie

Posting date: 22 September 2025

Salary: £24,794.00 to £26,230.00 per year

Hours: Full time

Closing date: 01 October 2025

Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire

Remote working: On-site only

Company: Loughborough University

Job type: Permanent

Job reference: REQ250833

Summary

Estates & Facilities Management

Estates & Facilities Management are the campus hospitality provider at Loughborough University. We provide accommodation and catering within our halls of residence and within our various food and bar outlets for students, staff and visitors.

We require an enthusiastic fresh food Chef De Partie to join our fun and vibrant team to provide a high standard of food for students, visitors and events. Based in our busy campus kitchens you will be working alongside our senior chefs who will mentor you and allow you to gain experience of working in all sections of the business.

The successful candidate must be competent and capable in all areas of the kitchen, be able to work with limited supervision and possess the ability to prepare and serve food of an outstanding quality which consistently exceeds expectations. You should be passionate and ambitious to learn, have excellent customer service skills and be able to work as part of a team.

The position that is currently available is for 37 hours per week on a 52 week (5 over 7) open ended contract.

In return, we can offer you a supportive and friendly environment with lots of opportunity to learn and develop your personal and professional skills. Our benefits include:

Benefits

• Good annual leave allowance - 36 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days)
• Competitive pension schemes
• Fantastic range of sports and gym facilities with discounted rates for staff
• Great opportunities for CPD
• A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers, on-site nursery and holiday play schemes
• Family friendly inclusive employment policies
• Bupa Cash Plan (100 scheme)
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Season ticket loan scheme
• On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles

Responsibilities

• Be competent and capable in all areas of the kitchen.
• Work with limited supervision and prepare and serve food of outstanding quality which exceeds expectations.
• Collaborate with team members and mentors to gain experience across sections of the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role and a strong passion for fresh food.
• Ability to work as part of a team and deliver high standards of customer service.

Informal enquiries should be made to Sonny Sheppard-Smith, Head Chef, [e-mail].