Job description
Salary: Between £31,129 - £32,865 p.a. (depending on experience)
Job type: Permanent
Hours: 39.25 hours per week (Flexible over seven days, including some weekends)
St John’s College is looking to appoint two Chef de Partie to join its busy Catering and Conference Department. Using the best fresh ingredients, the postholders will be responsible to the Executive Chef for ensuring the preparation of food to a very high quality for members of the College, as well as high profile events.
The College is very well respected within the hospitality industry and has a high reputation for its food and service, which we are always looking to improve upon. All staff are fully trained in allergy awareness, and the College is a member of the Sustainable Restaurants Association and TUCO.
You will be qualified to NVQ3 level, City & Guilds 7061 and 7062 or equivalent together with previous relevant experience and will hold a Food Hygiene Certificate. Basic knowledge of HACCP principles and COSHH regulations are essential.
The College offers a competitive benefits package including membership of a defined contributory pension scheme, 36 days’ annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays), access to a ‘cash plan’ healthcare scheme currently provided by Simplyhealth, free lunch (up to a specified monetary limit), free use of an on-site Gym and free parking close to the College site, subject to availability.
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The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 09:00am on 31 August 2025.
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