Chef de Partie

Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JA Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) is seeking to appoint a Chef de Partie to prepare high-quality meals and fine dining for events and private bookings, as well as supervising junior staff. About the role The kitchen team is a small friendly team and produces excellent food, from only fresh products and seeks local produce wherever possible. This is a full-time position working 36.5 hours per week, five out of seven days (mostly straight shifts). The Department operates for 50 weeks of the year and usually closes over the Christmas and New Year period. About you The Department for Continuing Education provides a wide variety of meals and dining for both students and external clients across its sites and provides an excellent opportunity to grow your culinary skills. To succeed in this role, you will have previous experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry. You will also have good culinary skills, good communication skills (both written and verbal), good IT literacy skills (including MS Excel and Word), flexibility and adaptability in your approach to work, and an awareness of health and safety standards and requirements. Whilst the role is a grade 4 position, we would be willing to consider candidates with potential but less experience who are seeking a development opportunity, for which an initial appointment would be at grade 3 (£25,748- £26,638 per annum) with the responsibilities adjusted accordingly. About us OUDCE provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the Universitys rich and unique resources. We areambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community.Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationallyand globally by extending access to Oxfords world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research. Colleagues uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. What We Offer Your happiness and wellbeing at work matter to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including: An excellent contributory pension scheme 38 days annual leave A comprehensive range of childcare services Cycle loan scheme Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans Good training, support for further development and career progression. Application process You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday , 23September 2024. Interviews will take place during the week commencing Monday, 30 September 2024. Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence. The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background. TPBN1_UKCT