Commis Chef

Christ's College Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days

Pension 6% employer

Health care plan

Free meal on duty

Beautiful environment

Job summary

Christ's College Cambridge is seeking a Commis Chef to join the Catering Team at St Andrew's Street, Cambridge. The role involves preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to a high standard while maintaining food hygiene and safety in the kitchen.

This permanent, full-time position offers 36.5 hours per week, a working pattern including earlies, lates and weekend shifts, and benefits such as 33 days leave, a pension with employer contributions, a health care plan and a free meal on duty.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to a high standard.
• Maintain food hygiene and safety in the kitchen at all times, including allergen and intolerance considerations.

Job description

Christ's College is seeking to appoint a Commis Chef to join the Catering Team.

The Role

The College provides a comprehensive catering service to its Fellows, Students, Alumni and Staff as well as conference and B&B guests. This role involves preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to the highest standard and taking an active role maintaining food hygiene and safety in the kitchen at all times and particularly in relation to food allergens and intolerances.

Key Information

Location:St Andrew's Street, Cambridge, CB2 3BU

Salary:Spine Point 28, £27,375 per annum

Closing Date:Noon on Thursday 17 September 2026

Vacancy Type:Permanent, Full Time, average of 36.5 hours per week (including earlies, lates and weekend working)

Job Description

The benefits on offer are many and include:

• 33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays)
• A defined contribution pension scheme with 6% (minimum) employer contribution
• A health care cash plan funded by the College (allowing you to claim money for routine medical treatments including dental and optical)
• A free meal when on duty
• The opportunity to work in a beautiful environment.

Facilities on-site include a College gym, multi-faith prayer room, outdoor swimming pool and limited parking. For details about the benefits offered, pleaseclick here.

Christ's College is an equal opportunities employer.