Overview
We’re recruiting three Chef de Partie positions to join a leading Higher Education Contract Catering operation in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a large, fast-paced university campus, delivering fresh, high-quality food across retail, restaurant and high-volume hospitality.
We are specifically looking for:
- Chef de Partie – Sauce
- Chef de Partie – Brasserie Restaurant & Hospitality
- Pastry Chef de Partie
This is a brilliant opportunity for chefs with contract catering experience who are looking for a structured environment, strong team culture and a role with genuine variety across a dynamic campus setting.
The offer
- Up to £36,000 per year
- Predominantly Monday to Friday working (approx. 70%)
- Morning or Evening Shift patterns between 7:00am – 8:00pm
- Strong work–life balance within a structured rota
- Paid overtime / time off in lieu (site dependent)
- Highly regarded contract catering operation with progression opportunities
The operation & food
- Large-scale – Catering for approx. 2,500 students + 500 staff
- 250 residential students requiring extended food provision
- 7-day operation with year-round service (Closed during Christmas)
- Multiple food outlets including Grab & Go, Restaurant & Events
- Modern, market-led food offer competing with local London food scene
- Fresh, in-house production across all areas
The role
- Work within a brigade of 14 chefs delivering across multiple outlets
- Depending on position:
→ Sauce CDP: focus on hot kitchen execution, sauces, and main service
→ Brasserie CDP: support restaurant & high-end hospitality delivery
→ Pastry CDP: lead desserts, baking and pastry production for retail & events - Deliver high-quality food across breakfast, lunch, dinner and events
- Support high-volume service periods, especially peak months (June & July)
- Ensure food safety, allergen compliance and kitchen standards are met
- Contribute to a positive, organised and team-driven kitchen environment
About You
- Experience within contract catering or large-scale food service (education, B&I, events).
- Confident working in high-volume, fresh food environments.
- Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com
Job Tenure: Permanent
