Chef (full-time 40 hours or part-time 32 hours per week available)

Salary on appointment will be £28,788 per annum (pro rata if part-time)

Love food, but want a better work-life balance? This could be the role for you.

We’re looking for a passionate, creative Chef to join our thriving catering team at the University of East Anglia Sportspark in Norwich. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy your culinary career in a friendly environment—without the long, unsociable hours often expected in the industry.

You’ll be based primarily in our busy Sportscafé kitchen, with opportunities to expand your skills across street food, fine dining, events, production, and even patisserie.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll play a key role in delivering great food in the Sportscafe, from preparing and presenting dishes to managing stock and reducing waste, your attention to detail will help ensure every customer has a great experience.

Why join us?

• Better work-life balance – 8-hour shifts
• No split shifts – a rarity in hospitality
• Variety in your role – gain experience across multiple catering styles
• Supportive team environment within a well-established university setting
• Opportunities to contribute creatively, including menu ideas

This post is based in the UEA Campus Kitchen, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, UK. 

The vacancy is not eligible for VISA sponsorship, and you will need to hold or be able to obtain the right to work in the UK to undertake this role.

This role is available immediately on an indefinite basis working either full-time (5 days per week, 40 hours) or part-time (4 days per week, 32 hours) including early mornings, evenings and weekends. The successful candidate may choose between the above full or part-time options.

Benefits include:

• 28 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time).
• 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: Free access to Sportspark gym and pool facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, 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.

Closing date: 7 April 2026

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

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