Chef de Partie

Salary on appointment will be £25,249 per annum, with an annual increment up to £26,093 per annum.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the largest in-house university catering operations in the region, supplying high-quality food to over 17,000 students, staff and visitors daily.

As Chef de Partie, you will be assisting in overseeing the production of a wide range of filled flatbreads, fresh salads, baguettes, and sandwich products. All items are produced in-house to ensure freshness and quality. In addition to supporting our core retail outlets, you will also help deliver support for internal and external hospitality events, occasionally catering for groups of up to 250 guests.

Is this role for me?

You will work as part of a dynamic, professional team in a modern catering environment where quality, consistency and innovation are central. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a high-volume setting while maintaining high culinary standards.

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.

What are the benefits of working for UEA?

• 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, 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.

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

Closing date: 5 July 2026

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

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