Chef De Partie

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Job title Chef De Partie Job reference REQ260528 Date posted 31/07/2026 Application closing date 16/08/2026 Location Loughborough Package Operational Services grade 3 from £26340 to £27049 per annum. Subject to annual pay award. Job description

Estates & Facilities Management

Estates & Facilities Management are the campus hospitality provider at Loughborough University. We provide accommodation and catering within our halls of residence and within our various food and bar outlets for students, staff and visitors.

We require an enthusiastic fresh food Chef De Partie to join our fun and vibrant team to provide a high standard of food for students, visitors and events. Based in our busy campus kitchens you will be working alongside our senior chefs who will mentor you and allow you to gain experience of working in all sections of the business.

The successful candidate must be competent and capable in all areas of the kitchen, be able to work with limited supervision and possess the ability to prepare and serve food of an outstanding quality which consistently exceeds expectations. You should be passionate and ambitious to learn, have excellent customer service skills and be able to work as part of a team.

The position that is currently available is for 37 hours per week on a 32 week (term time), 5 over 7 open ended contract.

Informal enquiries should be made to Jagat Singh, Head Chef by email at

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Time off -generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme

Where you work -access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Financial wellbeing- competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities

Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options

Health and wellbeing- discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support

Travel and sustainability-access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting

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