Chef de Partie

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday package

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Newcastle University is seeking an experienced Chef to join our In-House fast-paced catering team EAT@NEWCASTLE, with the flexibility to move between units on our campus. This full-time, year-round role requires a strong background in food preparation and cooking and a Level 2 Food Safety for Caterers certificate.

You will work with other chefs, contribute menu ideas, and provide direction to Commis Chefs. The role offers progression and a supportive environment within a prestigious university

Qualifications

• Up-to-date knowledge of legislation in relation to Food Hygiene, HACCP and Health and Safety.
• Experience in a large scale catering operation.
• Awareness of current trends and issues within the catering industry.
• Experience of managing people.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook across a range of techniques in a fast-paced catering department.
• Ensure compliance with Food Hygiene regulations.
• Lead and support Commis Chefs and other kitchen staff.
• Develop menu ideas to meet diverse customer needs.
• Move between units on the Newcastle campus as required.

Skills

Food Hygiene & safety regulations

Large-scale catering experience

Food industry trends

People management

Education

Food Safety for Caterers Level 2 Certificate

NVQ Level 1/2 in Food Production

Job description

Salary: £27,319 with progression to £28,778 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 30 September 2026

About Us

We run multiple cafes and restaurants on the Newcastle University campus and an event catering business to deliver catering for a variety of events and conferences.

Our vision is to be the best University caterer in the country, and we’re constantly striving to develop our service.

The university currently employs over 50 catering colleagues, and we are proud to have 13 eating places on our beautiful campus. We provide a wide range of products in our outlets. We have several accreditations, and this shows our continued commitment to environmental and social responsibility.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, skilled Chef to join our team in the University’s In-House fast paced catering department EAT@NEWCASTLE with the flexibility to move between units on our Newcastle campus. This role is full time all year round.

We are looking for people who can bring a broad experience of working with food preparation and cooking and it is important that you hold a level 2 Food safety for caterer’s certificate.

We are particularly keen to hear from people who have demonstrable experience in a range of cooking techniques whilst always complying with Food Hygiene regulations.

Working with other chefs, we encourage you to generate new ideas in relation to menus to constantly meet the changing needs of our diverse customers. As part of your role, you will support our Commis Chefs and provide steer and direction.

For informal enquiries regarding the role please contact [e-mail]

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Up-to-date knowledge of legislation in relation to Food Hygiene, HACCP and Health and Safety and demonstrable allergen awareness
• Experience in a large scale catering operation
• Awareness of current trends and issues within the catering industry
• Experience of managing people

Attributes and Behaviour

• Customer focused approach, with the ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to keep calm in pressurised situations
• A positive attitude
• Ability to work unsupervised and prioritise workload
• Willingness and ability to establish and maintain good working relationships and a strong team player

Qualifications

• Food Safety for Caterers Level 2 Certificate
• City & Guilds 706/1/2 NVQ Level 1/2 in Food Production

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.

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