Section Cook

We are looking for an enthusiastic Section Cook to join and support our busy, friendly kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking and inclusive college, working as part of a supportive catering team alongside the Deputy Sous Chef, Sous Chef, Section Chef, Pastry Chef and Head Chef.

You will be responsible for preparing, cooking and presenting a variety of dishes for the servery, dinners, conferences and other catering events, ensuring a consistently high standard of quality. You will also need to follow allergen and dietary requirements carefully to ensure the safety of our students, staff, fellows and conference guests.

No formal cooking qualifications are required to apply for this role. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for food, some practical cooking experience and a positive attitude towards learning and development. You should enjoy cooking, take pride in your work and be enthusiastic about building your skills and progressing within a professional kitchen environment.

Shifts are predominantly 9.30 – 13.30, Monday to Friday. You will work one weekend in four working 9.30 – 14.30 Friday, 10.00 – 18.00 Saturday and 7.00 – 15.00 Sunday, on a working weekend you will not be required to work Monday – Thursday. 

In return we can offer a benefits package including:

• 36 days holiday pro rata 
• Free meals on shift 
• A 6% employer contributory pension scheme
• Free car parking (if available)
• Life assurance x3 salary
• A health cash back scheme 
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing programme including free yoga and bootcamp sessions 
• College gym
• College punt hire
• Employee Assistance Programme

To learn more about this post or to make an informal enquiry please contact: the Head Chef, Erica McGee-Long at recruitment@lucy.cam.ac.uk.  

To apply for this role, please complete our application available below or submit your CV together with your reasons for applying for this role to recruitment@lucy.cam.ac.uk via the above 'Apply' button. 

Closing date: 9am on Monday 14 September 2026

Interviews: Friday 18 September 2026 

Application Form 

Job Description and Person Specification 

Lucy Cavendish College is committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve. Candidates are requested to complete the Equality Opportunities Monitoring Form as part of their application. The information provided is anonymous and will not be used in considering your application or given to the selection panel.