The University of York · York Commercial Ltd
Chef de Partie
York
Permanent
Full-time
£28,168–£28,168 / year
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Sign in Create an accountAre you a talented and passionate Chef de Partie seeking a rewarding role with an exceptional work-life balance? 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: £28,167.65 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.
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. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview.
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: £28,167.65 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.
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. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview.
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Job details
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- 15488
- Category
- Other
- Hours
- 37 hrs / week
- Posted
- 5 Nov 2026
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