Section Chef

Hours: Full-time/Part-time, 37.5 hours per week (exclusive of meal breaks)

Contract Type: Permanent, subject to 6 months’ probation

Selwyn College, with a reputation for friendliness and good food, is recruiting for a full-time Section Chef to join our kitchen and catering team.

The Section Chef will assist the Head Chef and Deputy Head Chef in consistently delivering the highest possible standard of food for our students, staff, Fellows and conference guests, producing innovative dishes to enhance the overall dining experience for our customers.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of food, and the ability to work to tight deadlines while providing excellent service at all times.

If you have a positive ‘can do’ attitude and are the kind of person who jumps in to help to ensure service is never compromised, we would love to meet you. 

The College offers excellent benefits, including:

• Generous occupational pension scheme
• A free meal on duty
• Free use of the College gym
• Free on-site parking
• Pleasant working environment
• University of Cambridge staff card (for a small charge), which offers a wide variety perks and local discounts
• Access to the College Library and University Libraries
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Healthcare benefits*

*subject to completion of probationary period

Selwyn College is home to students of all backgrounds from the UK and across the world. We are proud of our diversity. We are keen to receive applications from people who may be under-represented in our community.

How to Apply

For full details about the role and how to apply, please visit Selwyn College website by clicking the 'Apply' button above. 

Closing Date: noon, Friday 1 August 2025

Interviews: TBD

Please note this is being run as a rolling recruitment process. We will be assessing applications, shortlisting and offering interviews as the applications are received. The job will close once a candidate has been appointed, so we strongly encourage early applications.

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