14782 - Chef de Partie
| Company: | The University of Edinburgh |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,729 to £25,804 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Edinburgh, EH3 9EH |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 22 Sept 2026 |
Summary
UE03: £24,729 - £25,804 per annum plus a 15% premium band for flexible working
CSG / Accommodation Catering and Events / Catering
Full Time: 35 hours per week, 5 over 7 days
Open Ended (permanent)
The Opportunity:
Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger.
The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors, while working in a University that has made significant contributions to society, medicine, physics and teaching for over four centuries. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground-breaking technologies and practices.
From student accommodation to café’s restaurants and hotels, we are a 24/7 organisation that embraces the traditional and the modern in equal measure. From historical buildings to state of the art technical and research hubs our mission is to ‘enrich student learning and growth as well as impact our local communities’ and our values drive everything we do.
We are looking for a Chef De Partie to be part of our team at Canopy Kitchen & Courtyard, based at the iconic Edinburgh Futures Institute, in the heart of the Meadows. Canopy provides a busy Grab & Go style cafe service, where all the products are made fresh daily in house. A 70-cover restaurant serving up brunch 6 days per week and dinner 3 days per week, focusing on seasonal, Scottish ingredients, whilst we also provide delivered hospitality and event catering to the clients in the building. This is a complex and fast paced operation making it an excellent opportunity a CDP or an experienced Commis Chef looking to take the next step in their culinary career.
Reporting to the Sous Chef, you will support the day -to- day running of the kitchen, managing your sections independently, preparing excellent quality food to company standards and contributing to the coaching of commis chefs.
Key responsibilities include; ensuring that all dishes are prepared, cooked and presented in line with recipes, specifications and food safety standards while maintaining consistently high levels of quality. You will help maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen environment, work collaboratively with front of house colleagues to deliver an excellent customer experience, work busy service periods to ensure food is delivered on time and to the required standard and take responsibility for kitchen operations in the absence of the Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef.
The successful candidate will someone who thrives on being part of a team to deliver the brand standards and exceed the customer’s expectations. You will demonstrate fantastic attention to detail and a true passion for food. You will currently be working in a similar role within a catering environment.
It is essential to be able to work flexible shifts, including weekends and evenings.
At ACE our mission is to ‘enrich student learning and growth as well and impact our local communities.’ Our values drive everything we do, therefore ask yourself:
Are you PASSIONATE about making a difference?
Do you like to COLLABORATE and achieve things as a team?
Is INCLUSION at the forefront of all you do?
Do you thrive when given OWNERSHIP?
Are you inspired by INNOVATION and excited to bring new ideas to life?
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
Variety everyday
Opportunities for personal development
Good salary / pay rate
Responsibility and autonomy
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