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: £26,918.70 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

York is one of the most successful universities in the UK.
With world-class activity across the spectrum from the physical sciences, life sciences, and social sciences to the humanities, we have been recognised as one of the top 100 universities in the world, gaining outstanding results in official assessments of our research and teaching.