Chef de Partie

University of Reading - Campus Commerce

Location:	Reading
Salary:	£26,707 to £30,378 per annum.
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On:	6th February 2026
Closes:	1st March 2026
Job Ref:	SRF52521-R

Closing date: 23:59 on 1st March 2026.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate(s) will have to ensure that they have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this through another means without the sponsorship of the University. Further information about sponsorship is available on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

We are different so forget any ideas of what you think we do….

We are looking for a Chef de Partie who shares our passion for great food to join us on our journey to create the best campus food experience. This post is a mid-level post within our team and will involve working with our Aspiring Chef team. This Post will help develop any aspiring chefs core skills and future progression within the team.

We are committed to the 24 Principles of Menus of Change, guiding our thinking around nutrition and sustainability. We are the first European Member of the Menus of Change Universities Research Collaborative (MCURC). MCURC is a group of 70 like-minded Universities committed to using academic and operational research to improve the health of individuals and the planet.

Find out more about working in Hospitality in a University -https://youtu.be/r97ujErXPS8?feature=shared.

The University operates three teams of Chefs, each reporting to a Head Chef covering our Hotel, Cafes, Bars, Event Catering and large Dining Halls. Staff regularly move between teams to ensure professional development.

You will have:

• City and Guilds Hospitality and Catering - Level 2 (7132) or equivalent experience of a wide range of Hospitality settings.
• Keen interest in food, an understanding of food preparation and knowledge of ingredients.
• Excellent customer service focus.
• Ability to remain cheerful and calm under pressure.

We do not consider applications from individuals who do not have the right to work in the UK for this position.

All applications must be made via the University website (accessed by the 'Apply' button).

Interview : w/c 2nd March

For more information, please contact:
Contact Name: Karlene Gaskell
Contact Job Title: Executive Chef
Contact Email Address: k.e.gaskell@reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.