Chef de Partie
Full-time; Permanent 40hrs per week working 5 days out of 7, fixed two-weekly rota including evenings with every other weekend off Salary: £35,413 per annum
The Role
Gonville & Caius College is looking for a passionate Chef de Partie to support us in our delivery of dining vision at the College. Responsible to the Head Chef, the post holder will produce food for all College outlets, for students, staff and Fellows, including Master's Lodge, special internal functions and conference delegates.
The role will support the Head Chef and Shift leaders in all aspects of food preparation to the highest possible standards. You will take pride in customer satisfaction and seek to be creative in your work on a daily basis.
This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7, fixed two-weekly rota including evenings with every other weekend off. The ability and willingness to adopt a flexible approach to working hours is expected, and you may be required to work additional hours from time to time in order to fulfil the requirements of the role and the needs of the College.
This role is expected to start in January 2027.
This is a full-time, permanent role. The hours of work are 40 hours per week with an annual salary of £35,413.
Benefits include:
Generous pension scheme; 14.5% employer contributions and 3x death in service benefit
Healthcare cash-plan
33 days of annual leave (including public holidays) (prorated for part time)
Parking (subject to availability/eligibility)
College gym
Free on-site lunch provided
The opportunity to work in a beautiful environment
The Application Process
For further information, view the full job description, register and apply, please click the above 'Apply' button.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon GMT on Monday 30 November 2026
You are encouraged to make an early application as the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
For your application to be considered it MUST be complete and include an up-to-date CV.
The College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
About Us
Gonville & Caius – we're usually known simply as 'Keys' – is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge and home to nearly 1,000 undergraduates, postgraduates and academics, many known as Fellows. Teaching and research across the full spectrum of subjects are central to the College's mission, supported by 200 operational staff. From domestic cleaning and professional catering, plumbing and electrical jobs to student administrative support, finance roles and library services, staff are the daily heartbeat of the College. There are many varied and wonderful roles to become part of the community.
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