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