Junior Chef de Partie

St Johns College University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St John’s College, a prestigious college within the University of Cambridge, is looking for a Junior Chef de Partie for its Catering and Conference Department. The position involves working with fresh ingredients to provide high-quality meals while maintaining kitchen standards. This is a fantastic opportunity within a highly respected hospitality institution that prioritizes exceptional food quality and service.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Defined contributory pension scheme

36 days' annual leave

Access to cash plan healthcare

Free lunch (up to specified limit)

Free use of on-site gym

Free parking close to College site (subject to availability)

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ3 level or equivalent.
• Previous relevant experience in a high-class establishment essential.
• Basic knowledge of HACCP and COSHH regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in meal provision.
• Maintain standards of work and cleanliness within the kitchen.

Skills

Allergy awareness

HACCP principles

COSHH regulations

Education

NVQ3 level

City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2, 706/3

Job description

St John’s College, one of the largest Colleges within the University of Cambridge, is seeking to appoint a Junior Chef de Partie to join its busy Catering and Conference Department. Using the best fresh ingredients, the postholder will assist the Executive Chef in the provision of meals within the College and maintain standards of work and cleaning within the Kitchen.

The College is highly respected within the hospitality industry and has a high reputation for its food and service, which we are always looking to improve upon. All staff are fully trained in allergy awareness. The College is a member of the Sustainable Restaurants Association and TUCO.

You will be qualified to NVQ3 level, City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2, and 706/3 or equivalent, with previous relevant experience within a high-class establishment. Basic knowledge of HACCP principles and COSHH regulations is essential.

The College offers a competitive benefits package including membership of a defined contributory pension scheme, 36 days’ annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays), access to a ‘cash plan’ healthcare scheme provided by Simplyhealth, free lunch (up to a specified monetary limit), free use of an on-site gym, and free parking close to the College site, subject to availability.