Chef de Partie

Salary: £34,000 per annum 

Location: Central Oxford

Contract: Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week, straight shifts 5 out of 7 days)

Pembroke College, a vibrant and esteemed academic institution, is seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join as a Chef de Partie. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role as part of a supportive and highly professional team focussed on delivering an exceptional service to the College’s students, Fellows, staff and guests.

Founded in 1624, Pembroke is an inclusive and forward-looking College in the heart of Oxford, combining award-winning modern developments with historic buildings. The College is committed to excellence in teaching, learning, and professional services, and offers a collegial and supportive working environment.

Why Join Us?

  • Culinary Excellence: Play a key role in preparing a diverse range of dishes, from daily meals to special events, ensuring the highest standards of quality and presentation.
  • Supportive Team Environment: Collaborate with a dedicated team, including senior chefs, in a kitchen that values growth, creativity, and teamwork.
  • Professional Development: Enhance your skills with opportunities for training, development, and mentorship from senior chefs.
  • Outstanding Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package, including a University pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, complimentary meals on duty, a travel pass and cycle scheme, and access to the Employee Assistance Programme.

Role Responsibilities

The Chef de Partie will:

  • Prepare high-quality meals for students, staff, and private events, including formal dinners and special occasions.
  • Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, and kitchen organisation.
  • Coordinate and supervise kitchen staff during service to ensure smooth operations.
  • Update HACCP paperwork and adhere to strict food safety regulations.
  • Oversee and mentor junior kitchen team members.

What We’re Looking For

  • NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery (or equivalent qualification).
  • Experience of working in a professional kitchen environment.
  • Strong culinary skills, including knife techniques and knowledge of food safety.
  • A passion for creating exceptional dishes and a willingness to innovate.
  • Effective teamwork and communication abilities.

For full details of the role please refer to the job description below.

How to Apply

To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter to recruitment@pmb.ox.ac.uk by: 9am on Monday, 21 September 2026

Early applications are encouraged as the College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the deadline.

Further Particulars

 Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form - The completion of this form is voluntary, but appreciated.

 Policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders

Pembroke College is an equal opportunities employer. It welcomes diversity amongst its staff and students and all reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment process, working arrangements and/or environment to accommodate applicants with any form of disability. If you have a disability, please let us know whether you believe there are any reasonable adjustments we should be making to assist you with your application. Please also let us know of any reasonable adjustments that we would need to make for you if you are invited to attend an interview.

Pembroke College is dedicated to fostering an environmentally sustainable community. We are striving towards achieving net zero carbon emissions and biodiversity net gain and believe that sustainability is a shared responsibility and integral to all roles within the College. By embedding sustainability into our daily operations and decision-making processes, we aim to create a positive impact on our community as well as the wider world.

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