Chef de Partie

Role Description

Are you a talented chef who would enjoy a great work-life balance, no split shifts and downtime over Christmas and New Year?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Chef de Partie to join us at one of the country’s leading Universities. You will work within one of our busy production kitchens at the University of York, helping to maintain the high standards of catering, hygiene, and health & safety that we currently achieve.

The role is a fantastic opportunity to create a great work-life balance, whilst giving you the opportunity to enhance your skill set. You will be learning from one of our skilled Head Chefs, all of whom have a Fine Dining background, up to Michelin Star level. You will have the opportunity to work across multiple sites. 

Key requirements:

• Possess a minimum of City & Guilds 706/1/2 (or NVQ Level 2 equivalent) and an intermediate food hygiene qualification
• Experience with fresh food and high-volume catering
• Driven and looking to learn
• Adaptable and be able to think on your feet

The salary offered is £25,350.88 per annum, averaging 37 hours per week on a 5 over 7 basis. 

We have morning, mid and evening shifts (no split shifts). Occasional weekend work is required, and flexibility is essential to ensure the kitchens can meet the demands of the business.

Additional hours may be required on occasion to meet business demand. Where overtime occurs, time off at a later date will be granted when appropriate or otherwise paid. 

YCL’s fantastic benefits package includes:

• Generous annual leave of 38 days including 8 statutory public holidays
• Downtime over Christmas and New Year 
• Relevant training is provided for free such as food safety and allergen training
• Chef whites provided
• Enhanced company and workplace pension schemes (terms and conditions apply)
• Enhanced company sick pay, maternity and paternity pay (terms and conditions apply)
• Discounts at local and national retailers, restaurants and attractions
• Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and campus nursery
• 10% off at campus Nisa supermarkets and many campus catering outlets
• Concession rates at York Sport Village and Centre
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Free and confidential wellbeing support 24/7
• Affordable on-site parking

Take a look at YCL's Career webpages to find out more about YCL, what we do and what we offer.

Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this position may close at any time.

York Commercial Ltd (YCL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the University of York. The Head Office is situated at the University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD. The successful candidate will be appointed on YCL terms and conditions of employment.

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