Chef de Partie

Chef de partie – Cambridge College

Up to £35,000 (DoE) | Straight Shifts | Every Other Weekend Off | Overtime/TOIL | Up to 34 Days Holiday | Excellent Pension

If you're a CDP looking for a role that gives you the opportunity to cook to a high standard without sacrificing your work-life balance, this could be an excellent next move. My client is offering a Chef de partie position within a prestigious Cambridge College, with straight shifts and every other weekend off – a combination that is increasingly hard to find in professional kitchens.

With a salary of up to £34,000, an excellent pension and enhanced holiday of up to 34 days, this CDP role offers a genuinely rewarding package both inside and outside the kitchen.

As the CDP, you'll be part of a professional kitchen team preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality food across the College's catering operation. You'll work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chefs, developing your skills across preparation, cooking and service while maintaining excellent standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and food safety. The CDP role also gives you the opportunity to become involved in allergen management, food ordering, reducing wastage and supporting the smooth running of your section.

It's a great fit for someone with experience in a busy kitchen who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in producing consistently high-quality food.

What's in it for you?

Up to £35,000 salary & Overtime/TOIL
Straight shifts, helping you enjoy a much better work-life balance
Every other weekend off, giving you regular weekends away from the kitchen
Up to 34 days' holiday plus an excellent pension, creating a strong overall benefits package
You'll be joining a highly respected Cambridge College with a professional, collaborative kitchen team and a strong focus on quality. The environment provides the opportunity to work alongside experienced chefs while contributing to food that is prepared and served to high standards. For a CDP who wants to develop their skills, take on responsibility and be part of a well-established catering operation, this is an environment where your contribution can genuinely make a difference.

If you're a Chef de partie who wants quality cooking, a professional kitchen environment and a work pattern that gives you your life back, this is an opportunity worth exploring. Apply today to find out more about this CDP role in Cambridge and take the next step towards a position offering excellent food, career development and a far better work-life balance