Chef de Partie

2 months ago

Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom University of Exeter Full time

Commercial Operations

This full-time post is available on a fixed-term basis until 25 July 2025.

Summary of the role
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join our culinary catering team.

Working 36.5 hours per week for any 5 days out of 7 this role will require some evenings and weekend working.

We are looking for a focused team player who can work alone or in a team. You will be focused and well organised. Having qualifications in NVQ 2 in food preparation (or relevant experience), food safety and health and safety training would be advantageous, you will have a flexible approach to working hours and practises, as well as having good communication skills.

You will make an important contribution to the achievement of the following aims:

  • Ensuring students receive the highest quality student experience.
  • Developing standards which ensure the service is at the forefront of the industry.
  • Delivering a financial contribution to ensure continuous investment across the University's estate.
  • Providing exceptional culinary service to all our event clients.

We are looking for customer focused, team players who can also work alone. A particular focus will be on providing exceptional culinary service at all times with a passion for providing high-quality food.

You will demonstrate high standards and be well organised.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button) for full details of this role.

Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:

  • 39 days leave
  • options for flexible working
  • onsite gyms and a cycle to work scheme
  • sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
  • stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.

Further information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nicky Stanbury, or

The starting salary will be from £25,007 on Grade C, depending on qualifications and experience.

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