The Vacancy
Gonville & Caius College is looking for a passionate Chef de Partie to support us in our delivery of dining vision at the College. Responsible to the Head Chef, the post holder will produce food for all College outlets, for students, staff and Fellows, including Master’s Lodge, special internal functions and conference delegates.
The role will support the Head Chef and Shift leaders in all aspects of food preparation to the highest possible standards. You will take pride in customer satisfaction and seek to be creative in your work on a daily basis.
This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7, fixed two-weekly rota including evenings with every other weekend off. The ability and willingness to adopt a flexible approach to working hours is expected, and you may be required to work additional hours from time to time in order to fulfil the requirements of the role and the needs of the College.
This role is expected to start in January 2027.
- You are encouraged to make an early application as the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
- For your application to be considered it MUST be complete and include an up-to-date CV.
- The College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
- For additional information, please email careers@cai.cam.ac.uk.
About Us
Gonville & Caius is home to nearly 1,000 undergraduates, postgraduates and academics.
Our students benefit from academic challenge, a supportive tutorial and pastoral system and excellent social, co-curricular and sports facilities. Our Fellows represent the best academics in their subjects.
Benefits
- Enhanced Holiday
- Healthcare Cashback Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Nursery Workplace Scheme
- Free Parking [subject to eligibility]
- Meal Provided
- Enhanced Family Leave
- Subsidised Gym
- Wellbeing Support
[All benefits are subject to role/placement.]
About Us
Gonville & Caius – we’re usually known simply as ‘Keys’ – is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge and home to nearly 1,000 undergraduates, postgraduates and academics, many known as Fellows. Teaching and research across the full spectrum of subjects are central to the College’s mission, supported by 200 operational staff.
From domestic cleaning and professional catering, plumbing and electrical jobs to student administrative support, finance roles and library services, staff are the daily heartbeat of the College. There are many varied and wonderful roles to become part of the community.

