Chef de Partie Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 23:59 on 2nd September 2025
Interviews will be held: TBC
We are different so forget any ideas of what you think we do.
We are looking for a Chef de Partie who shares our passion for great food to join us on our journey to create the best campus food experience. This post is a mid-level post within our team and will involve working with our Aspiring Chef team. This Post will help develop any aspiring chefs core skills and future progression within the team.
We are committed to the 24 Principles of Menus of Change, guiding our thinking around nutrition and sustainability. We are the first European Member of the Menus of Change Universities Research Collaborative (MCURC). MCURC is a group of 70 like-minded Universities committed to using academic and operational research to improve the health of individuals and the planet.
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The University operate three teams of Chefs, each reporting to a Head Chef covering our Hotel, Cafes, Bars, Event Catering and large Dining Halls. Staff regularly move between teams to ensure professional development.
You will have:
* City and Guilds Hospitality and Catering - Level 2 (7132) or equivalent experience of a wide range of Hospitality settings
* Keen interest in food, an understanding of food preparation and knowledge of ingredients
* Excellent customer service focus
* Ability to remain cheerful and calm under pressure.
We do not consider applications from individuals who do not have the right to work in the UK for this position.
All applications must be made via the University website.
Contact detail
Contact Name: Karlene Gaskell
Contact Job Title: Executive Chef
Contact Email address: k.e.gaskell@reading.ac.uk
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.