Chef De Partie

Chef de Partie – Abingdon – £32,000 Salary & 38 Days Off Per Year

College‑based role offering exceptional work‑life balance.

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.

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 (6:00 am–3:00 pm or 10:00 am–7:00 pm)
• 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

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

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 │ (phonenumber removed)
Location │ Abingdon
Role │ Chef de Partie

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