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Department York Commercial Ltd Salary £26,550.88 per year Grade Not applicable Contract status Open Hours of work Full-time Based at University of York campus Interview date Successful applicants will be invited for interview shortly after receipt of application Posted Date 13/06/2025 Job Reference 14163 Documents 14163 - Chef de Partie - Job Description.pdf (PDF, 630.7kb) Role Description Are you a talented and passionate Chef de Partie seeking a rewarding role with an exceptional work-life balance? Look no further! We're seeking a skilled Chef de Partie to join our dynamic team at the prestigious University of York. Enjoy a fulfilling career without the drawbacks of split shifts, and benefit from time off over Christmas and New Year! As a Chef de Partie at the University of York, you'll play a vital role in maintaining our high standards of catering, hygiene, and health & safety within our busy production kitchens. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your culinary skills while enjoying a healthy work-life integration. What We Offer Exceptional Work-Life Balance: No split shifts! Enjoy consistent morning, mid, and evening shift patterns. Plus, guaranteed downtime over the Christmas and New Year period. Skill Development: Learn from our experienced Head Chefs, some with Fine Dining and Michelin Star backgrounds, and work across multiple sites, expanding your culinary repertoire. Competitive Salary & Benefits: £26,250.88 per annum, averaging 37 hours per week on a 5 over 7 basis. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: Generous annual leave (38 days including bank holidays) Enhanced company pension scheme Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity pay Discounts at local and national retailers, restaurants, and attractions Salary sacrifice schemes (cycle to work, campus nursery) 10% off at campus Nisa supermarkets and catering outlets Concession rates at York Sport Village and Centre Affordable on-site parking What We're Looking For Minimum City & Guilds 706/1/2 (or NVQ Level 2 equivalent) and intermediate food hygiene qualification. Experience with fresh food and high-volume catering. A driven and enthusiastic attitude with a desire to learn. Adaptability and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility to work occasional weekends and additional hours when required (with time off in lieu or overtime pay). About Us York Commercial Ltd (YCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of York, is committed to providing high-quality catering services. Take a look at YCL's Career webpages to find out more about YCL Apply Now! Interviews are being held on a rolling basis, so don't miss out! Apply now to be considered. This position may close early if a suitable candidate is found. Don't miss this opportunity to join our team and enjoy a fantastic culinary career with an enviable work-life balance! The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork Show more Show less
