Chef de Partie (KD12815R)
University of Bath
* Location: Bath
* Salary: £25,100-25,733 per year
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Hours: Full-time
* Posted: 5 hours ago
Please note the annual salary quoted is inclusive of a market supplement to ensure the annual pay rate aligns with our commitment as a voluntary living wage employer.
* Grade: Grade 4
* Contract Type: Full Time - Term Time, Open Ended
* Placed on: Tuesday 09 September 2025
* Closing date: Tuesday 23 September 2025
* Interview date: Thursday 02 October 2025
* Reference: KD12815R
* Special Conditions: A variable shift pattern, working 5 days out of 7, Uniform, footwear or personal protective equipment is supplied and is required to be worn, Manual handling
About the Role
We have an exciting and rare opportunity for you to join our lively kitchen team at the University of Bath! We\'re on the lookout for a skilled Chef de Partie who\'s ready to bring their passion and creativity to our kitchen. In this role, you\'ll have the chance to take charge of your own area and lead by example, all while mentoring our junior kitchen staff. You won\'t be alone - you\'ll be in a team of Chef de Parties, and you\'ll be supported by our Sous Chefs and Head Chef, who are here to guide and inspire you. Our menus are always changing and evolving, and we encourage you to share your own culinary ideas and influences with us.
About You
You will embody a proactive, can-do attitude and serve as a valuable team player, adeptly supporting a range of tasks and responsibilities throughout your shift. With a positive mindset and a flexible approach, you will navigate high-pressure situations effectively and adapt seamlessly to shifting priorities. You will demonstrate the ability to work independently, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard. As a highly motivated chef, you will bring a passion for and experience in preparing high-quality food while supervising junior kitchen staff. You will be enthusiastic about suggesting and contributing to new menu and recipe ideas, and you will possess a solid understanding of food safety and health and safety related to the workplace and kitchen operations. If you\'re excited about cooking and being part of a great team, we can\'t wait to hear from you!
Further Information
Our outlets are open seven days a week, so this is a 5 over 7 contract. This will include working early mornings, late evenings, and weekend shifts in a vibrant kitchen setting. This is a full-time contract, working 36.5 hours per week over 40 weeks of the year, with fixed time off (that includes personal holiday allowance) in accordance with the University\'s annual.
What We Can Offer You
* In addition to the great benefits Campus Services offers, we can offer you a £1,000 bonus. This is payable the month after successfully passing your six months\' probation.
* This role is also eligible for the Campus Services Refer a Friend bonus. If a University staff member has \'referred\' you to apply for this vacancy they may be eligible for a bonus. Please ensure when applying you select \'Campus Services Employee Referral\' when answering the question \'Where did you learn of this job?\' and email the name of the person who referred you.
* Both bonuses are subject to terms and conditions.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our commitment.
Benefits
* Free counselling services through Health Assured
* Cycle to work scheme
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
* Staff discount at Team Bath gym
* Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
* Staff discount on language courses
* Generous employer contributory pension schemes
* Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work-life balance
* A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
* Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
* Local discounts and more
* An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
We are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us.
Further Details
Right to Work in the UK: We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our Anonymous shortlisting. We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.
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