Chef de Partie

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious college in Cambridge is seeking a full-time Chef de Partie to join a professional kitchen team. Key responsibilities include maintaining high standards of food preparation and contributing to menu creation. The successful applicant will be dedicated and skilled, thriving in a busy environment. This role offers competitive salary and benefits such as 25 days holiday, defined contribution pension scheme, and meal allowances. Join us to create exceptional dining experiences for our College community.

Benefits

25 days plus bank holidays annual entitlement

Defined contribution pension scheme

Meal on duty

Training and development opportunities

Annual bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience in a similar role.
• Dedication to creating exceptional food.
• Meticulous attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside existing chefs in day-to-day operations.
• Ensure food preparation meets College's high standards.
• Contribute to the creation of new menus.
• Manage the receipt and storage of provisions.

Skills

Skilled and experienced Chef de Partie

Collaborative team player

Thrives in a high-quality kitchen

Job description

CONTRACT

SALARY

£31,137pa plus pension and benefits

CLOSING DATE

27/02/2026

INTERVIEW

To be arranged directly with candidate

Join our professional and welcoming Kitchen Team at Trinity Hall, where tradition meets modern culinary excellence. We are offering a fantastic opportunity for a talented Chef de Partie who is passionate about creating exceptional food and delivering high‑quality service.

In this role, you will bring dedication, creativity, and proven experience from a similar environment. With a meticulous eye for detail and a genuine enthusiasm for great food, you'll play an integral part in delivering outstanding dining experiences for our College community and guests.

What We Offer

• A permanent, full‑time position within a supportive and friendly team
• 37.5 hours per week, including evenings and weekends (with alternate weekends off)
• The chance to contribute to an esteemed Cambridge college with a strong culinary reputation
• Competitive Employees' Benefits (see below)

What We Are Looking For

• A skilled and experienced Chef de Partie
• A collaborative team player with high standards and a commitment to excellence
• Someone who thrives in a busy, high‑quality kitchen environment

Duties

• Work alongside the existing chefs in the professional day‑to‑day operations
• Ensure all food preparation is carried out to College's high standards
• Ensure standards of work are kept to a high level
• Maintain productivity levels
• Contribute to the creation of new menus and dishes for a wide range of events
• Manage and assist in the receipt and storage of all provisions, fresh and frozen, in accordance with current food hygiene regulations including correct stock rotation and storage

Employees' Benefits

• 25 days plus bank holidays annual entitlement (pro‑rata for Part‑time position)
• Extra day's holiday every two years, up to a maximum of 30 days holiday in total
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Meal on duty if available (daily allowance)
• Group Life Insurance Cover (also known as 'Death in Service' benefit), it pays out a lump sum of two times' annual salary to the family or next of kin for an employee in the event of their death while employed by the College.
• Help@Hand from Unum provide employees, their partner and children with unlimited access to a UK based Remote GP (24/7, 365 days a year), Medical Second opinion, Mental Health Support, Physiotherapy, and much more.
• Uniform provided when required for the role
• Training and development opportunities
• Medicash health plan (after 3 months of employment)
• Annual bonus scheme (varies and subject to end of year financial results)
• Recruitment incentive (1.5% of the starting salary of your referral)
• Social activities (e.g., end of year celebrations, garden parties, away days, etc.)
• Long Service Awards (gifts from 10 to 40 years of service)

Read The Further Particulars

To apply, you are required to register for each individual vacancy. This enables you to save your application and revisit/edit it before submitting, or to check its status. In applying for this role, you will provide personal data which the College will process in accordance with its data protection obligations and its Data Protection Policy. For information about how Trinity Hall handles candidates' personal information please see our data protection statement for job applicants in the Data protection resources section of the website.

Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship or Visa Transfers for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship in order for your application to be considered. Please note that if successful you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK before you start work. This must be original documentation as photocopies cannot be accepted. Please see the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act (2006) for further details.

Applications must be received by 12.00pm on Friday 27th February 2026. Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted. Please make sure that your application is submitted before the closing date.

For general enquiries about working at Trinity Hall please call the HR Team on 01223 764660 or email [e-mail].