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You are probably an existing Sous Chef, or perhaps a Junior Sous Chef/Assistant Kitchen Manager that is looking to take the next step in their career. You will have demonstrated successful delivery of training and recruitment for kitchen teams including Apprentices, KPs, Chefs, Junior Sous Chefs and

Excellent Chef de Partie role available at this prestigious College Our prestigious college client is recruiting a Chef de Partie to join their team in Cambridge. They are looking for a Chef de Partie who has experience of working in a busy hotel kitchen or restaurant with a good knowledge of quality fine dining. The college need a well organised candidate that can manage junior staff and have responsibilities for due diligence, allergens, ordering and cash handling. Salary & Benefits • Salary Package to £32-33k, • Benefits including Free Parking, • 37.5 hour week, • 2 Weekends off per month, • 34 days Holidays, • Working on the all Sections producing meals for restaurant and functions, • Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in each service, • Managing and ordering your own section, • You will already be working as a Chef de Partie in a quality hotel, pub or restaurant, • Experience at with fresh food or in a quality kitchen environment, • Hold NVQ...

As Junior Sous Chef, you'll step into a key leadership role supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chefs in running a professional, high-performing kitchen that feeds and impresses a diverse, discerning community every single day. Deputise for the Sous Chef in their absence, leading shifts and supervisi

Straight Shifts only. Trinity College is the largest and one of the most renowned and prestigious of the Colleges of Cambridge University, with approximately 1,070 students and 190 Fellows, who are supported by over 350 staff. We wish to appoint an ambitious Chef de Partie (Section Chef) who will assist the Executive Head Chef, Shift Head Chefs and Sous Chefs with the production of innovative high-quality dishes. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with similar experience and a passion for food who wishes to develop their skills in a fast moving, varied and professional environment. Working with high quality fresh ingredients in a fantastic modern kitchen you be part of a team who are dedicated to providing meals for the whole Trinity community (Fellow, students and staff) as well as large and small functions and events which include private dinners/lunches, weddings, Feasts and other high profile special events. Applicants must be creative, have a strong work ethic and be able to lead through example in order to inspire and train junior staff. Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a busy team are essential as is the ability to foster good working relationships. A good working knowledge of health, safety and hygiene together with awareness of special diets and nutrition is important. The successful candidate will have a proven and positive track record in a busy commercial environment, NVQ level 2/3 in Catering or equivalent, and a certificate in Food Hygiene. This is a permanent full-time role (typically 37.5 hours per week on a shift rota) with a salary of £30,859 per annum plus a shift allowance of £3,703 (total £34,562) plus a generous benefits package which includes: 33 days holiday Free lunch when working in college Cycle to work scheme Subsidised gym Free private health and dental care subject to eligibility Employee Assistance Programme Defined Contributory Pension scheme with very generous employer contributions (up to 16%) Free/subsidised social events including an annual staff party and Staff Outing Closing date for completed applications is midday on Tuesday 2 June 2026. TPBN1_UKCT

Junior Sous Chef – Cambridge College £35,000 - £36,000 + Excellent Benefits BLW Recruitment is delighted to be working with a highly regarded Cambridge college to recruit a talented Junior Sous Chef. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious chef to step into a key role within a professional, well-structured kitchen, offering exposure to a wide range of dining—from student meals to formal events. The Role • Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations, • Supervise and develop junior team members, • Maintain high standards of food quality and hygiene, • Assist with menu planning, stock control, and ordering, • Lead the kitchen in the Sous Chef’s absence About You • Experience as a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef (must be able to cook from scratch and have worked in a high volume environment), • NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery (or equivalent), • Level 2 Food Hygiene minimum, • Strong team player with a positive, proactive attitude, • Experience with overseeing junior chefs What’s on Offer • £35,000 - £36,000, • Generous holiday allowance, • Free meals on duty, • Uniform provided and laundered, • Pension scheme, • Training and development opportunities Please contact Hayley at BLW Recruitment for further information Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: • Company events, • Company pension, • Discounted or free food, • Employee discount

Straight Shifts only, an opportunity to work in our Pastry section. Trinity College is the largest and one of the most renowned and prestigious of the Colleges of Cambridge University, with approximately 1,070 students and 190 Fellows, who are supported by over 350 staff. We wish to appoint an ambitious Chef de Partie (Section Chef) who will assist the Executive Head Chef, Shift Head Chefs and Sous Chefs with the production of innovative high-quality dishes. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with similar experience and a passion for food who wishes to develop their skills in a fast moving, varied and professional environment. Working with high quality fresh ingredients in a fantastic modern kitchen you be part of a team who are dedicated to providing meals for the whole Trinity community (Fellow, students and staff) as well as large and small functions and events which include private dinners/lunches, weddings, Feasts and other high profile special events. Applicants must be creative, have a strong work ethic and be able to lead through example in order to inspire and train junior staff. Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a busy team are essential as is the ability to foster good working relationships. A good working knowledge of health, safety and hygiene together with awareness of special diets and nutrition is important. The successful candidate will have experience and knowledge of working in a Pastry section. They will also have a proven and positive track record in a busy commercial environment, NVQ level 2/3 in Catering or equivalent, and a certificate in Food Hygiene. This is a permanent full-time role (typically 37.5 hours per week on a shift rota) with a salary of £30,859 per annum plus a shift allowance of £3,703 (total £34,562) plus a generous benefits package which includes: 33 days holiday Free lunch when working in college Cycle to work scheme Subsidised gym Free private health and dental care subject to eligibility Employee Assistance Programme Defined Contributory Pension scheme with very generous employer contributions (up to 16%) Free/subsidised social events including an annual staff party and Staff Outing Closing date for completed applications is midday on Tuesday 2 June 2026. TPBN1_UKCT