Job Title: Chef de Partie
Location: Cambridge
Contract Type: Permanent full‑time role, including split shifts, evening work, and alternate weekend shifts on a rota basis
Hours: 40 hours per week covering 5/7 days including weekends
Salary: £32,216 - £34,428 per annum depending on experience
Pineapple Recruitment are seeking a skilled and motivated Chef de Partie to join a dynamic and diverse catering team within a prestigious University setting in Cambridge. As a Chef de Partie, you will support food preparation, help maintain high standards, and play a vital role in delivering daily meals and special events. You will work closely with, and report to, the Head Chef and Sous Chefs, assisting with all aspects of the kitchen operation and supervising duties. In addition, you will assume responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef and Sous Chefs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations
- Motivate the team to deliver high standards of food and service
- Ensure food safety and allergen controls are consistently met
- Contribute to innovative menu planning
- Manage mise en place and ensure smooth, timely service
- Support events and functions alongside school life
About you:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Professional Cookery (minimum)
- Passionate about food and cookery
- A strong team player with excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of food law and allergen information
What They Offer:
- A supportive team environment with two rotating chef teams
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
- Encouragement and support to participate in local and national culinary competitions
- A beautiful and peaceful central Cambridge location
- Be part of a historic and inclusive College community
- On-site parking
Please note, we do expect all staff to share their commitment of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company.
Contact us about this vacancy
Kat Kantorova
07548 963 089
kat.kantorova@pineapple-recruitment.co.uk
Pineapple Recruitment are recruiting for this role on behalf of our client and are acting as Recruitment Agency.
Location Cambridge, United Kingdom
Salary £32216 - £34428 Per Annum
Job Reference REF2669
Posted on Posted on 02 February 2026
Category Hospitality