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Chef de partie

Job details
Posting date: 06 August 2025
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £24900-26338 per annum
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 31 August 2025
Location: Newcastle, NE1 7RU
Company: Newcastle University
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 28442-43571344

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Summary

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.
The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, multi-talented and highly skilled Chef to join our highly motivated team in the University’s In-House catering department EAT@NEWCASTLE.

You will have experience in working within a similar environment with relevant food preparation and cooking experience and possess a level 2 Food safety for caterer’s certificate. You will be able to undertake a range of food preparation tasks to a high standard whilst always complying with Food Hygiene regulations.

The role will provide high quality food for university customers through traditional cooking methods or cook chill.

The standard rota system is 5 out of 7 days (notice of shifts will always be provided).

For general enquiries, please contact us at 0191 208 6363 or email, catering@ncl.ac.uk

To apply , please upload CV and cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align to the person specification within the job description.

Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 8th September 2025, where they will be a formal interview, and skills based practical assessment.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, multi-talented and highly skilled Chef to join our highly motivated team in the University’s In-House catering department EAT@NEWCASTLE.

You will have experience in working within a similar environment with relevant food preparation and cooking experience and possess a level 2 Food safety for caterer’s certificate. You will be able to undertake a range of food preparation tasks to a high standard whilst always complying with Food Hygiene regulations.

The role will provide high quality food for university customers through traditional cooking methods or cook chill.

The University catering and hospitality is a busy fast paced environment, working in multiple locations across Newcastle University Campus . Kitchens where you may be in a team of 6 or 7 or events where you may be customer facing, you will regularly engage with and work closely with Kitchen Porters and General Assistants, loading vehicles along with managing daily deliveries can make for heavy work. A typical day is an 8 hour plus shift 9 to 5 or 10 -6, to meet business needs you will need some degree of adaptability and flexibility. At times you may work alone, but in general it is a huge team effort and one which comes with huge loyalty and personal reward.

The standard rota system is 5 out of 7 days (notice of shifts will always be provided).

For general enquiries, please contact us at 0191 208 6363 or email, catering@ncl.ac.uk

To apply , please upload CV and cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align to the person specification within the job description.

Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 8th September 2025, where they will be a formal interview, and skills based practical assessment.

Apply for this job