Chef de Partie – Full Time

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Uk
July 10, 2025
£26 - £30 / year
Full Time
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Job Description

Chef de Partie
Full-time, Permanent

Closing Date: 27 July 2025 (11:59 pm)
Interviews: Week commencing 28 July 2025

About the Role

  • We’re not your typical catering team, and this isn’t your typical kitchen job.
  • We’re searching for a Chef de Partie who shares our passion for delicious, thoughtfully prepared food to help create an outstanding campus dining experience.
  • In this mid-level position, you’ll work alongside our Aspiring Chef team, supporting their development while honing your own skills and progressing your career.
  • Our approach is guided by the 24 Principles of Menus of Change, focusing on nutrition and sustainability. As the first European member of the Menus of Change Universities Research Collaborative (MCURC)—a network of 70 universities dedicated to improving personal and planetary health—we combine innovation with purpose in everything we do.

Learn more about working in university hospitality

About Our Kitchens

We operate three dynamic chef teams reporting to Head Chefs across our hotels, cafés, bars, event catering, and large dining halls. Team members rotate regularly to support professional growth and share knowledge.

What You’ll Need

Qualifications & Experience

  • City and Guilds Level 2 in Hospitality and Catering (7132), or equivalent practical experience in diverse hospitality settings

Skills & Qualities

  • Genuine enthusiasm for food and cooking
  • Solid understanding of food preparation and ingredients
  • Commitment to excellent customer service
  • Calm, positive approach under pressure

Important Information

Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.

All applications should be submitted through the University’s official website.

Contact Details

If you’d like to learn more about the position, please get in touch:

Karlene Gaskell
Executive Chef
k.e.gaskell@reading.ac.uk

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to champion a diverse, inclusive workplace and actively support:

  • The Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality
  • The Race Equality Charter
  • LGBT+ equality
  • Disability Confident Employer (Level 2)

We welcome applications for job-share, part-time, and flexible working arrangements, which will be considered in line with business needs.

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