Chef de Partie

Starting salary from £22,681 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £24,533 per annum.

UEA Catering Services is seeking an enthusiastic, creative and experienced Chef de Partie to join our large and busy catering department within the University. From bulk production, restaurant style service, to elegant fine dining events, this position gives you the opportunity to show your culinary flair.

Working with the Head Chef and Sous Chefs, you will be required to prepare and serve food for our outlets, events and hospitality. Included in your duties you will be managing stock, following recipes for each dish to ensure consistency, minimising waste and maintaining a clean and hygienic working environment which meets high standards.

If you are passionate about your career and looking for a good work life balance, this is an exciting opportunity for you. This rare opportunity in our trade offers limited evenings and weekends and the benefit of not being required to undertake split shifts as well as enjoying time off from the Christmas and Easter closure. Benefits also include excellent pension and annual leave entitlements.

Is this role for me? 

You will be a hands-on in food production, maintaining the standards our customers have come to expect. You’ll also:

• Order stock, accepting deliveries and stock rotation.
• Have a desire to input menu suggestions.
• Enjoy working and maintaining a clean and tidy kitchen.
• Have a calm approach to getting the job done.
• Have a desire to support the wider team in all areas of the business.

Equivalent chef experience or NVQ level 2 in a catering discipline or equivalent qualification is vital. If you meet all the essential requirements of the person specification, it would be great to hear from you!

The interview will include a trade test for you to show off your culinary skills.

What are the benefits of working for UEA?

As well as working for a business that cares and supports the mental health and wellbeing of their personnel, you will also benefit from:

• No split shifts
• 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days. 
• Family and Work-life balance policies including considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, medical centre, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

This full-time post is available immediately on an indefinite basis.

Closing date: 29 September 2024

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

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