Chef de Partie - Abingdon - £32,000 Salary & 38 Days Off Per Year - College-based role offering exceptional work-life balance Introduction We're recruiting a Chef de Partie for a well-established College in Abingdon, offering one of the best work-life balance packages in the local hospitality market. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive catering team where your wellbeing, development and lifestyle come first, while still producing fresh, high-quality food in a professional kitchen environment in Abingdon. Why apply / What's in it for you? You'll enjoy a role designed around genuine work-life balance, including: £32,000 annual salary 38 days off per year (30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays) Shifts aligned with school holidays for better personal time Choice of early or late shifts (6:00am-3:00pm or 10:00am-7:00pm) 5 days over 7 with fair weekend rotations Generous sick pay scheme On-site parking for an easy commute in Abingdon £50 per year gym membership £50 per year golf membership Employer-matched pension contributions A rewarding College environment supporting students and staff Key Responsibilities As a Chef de Partie, you'll be responsible for: Running your own section within the kitchen Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef with daily food preparation Producing consistent, high-quality meals Maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards Contributing ideas towards menu development Working collaboratively within a close-knit catering team What we're looking for We're looking for a Chef de Partie who has: Previous experience in a similar kitchen role A genuine passion for food and quality cooking Strong knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards The ability to work calmly under pressure Excellent communication and teamwork skills Reliability and a positive, professional attitude Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check If you're looking for your next step as a Chef de Partie in Abingdon, with outstanding benefits and real work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to take your culinary career forward in Abingdon. Job Number │ (phone number removed) Location │ Abingdon Role │ Chef de Partie Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy