Christ's College is seeking to appoint a Commis Chef to join the Catering Team. 

The Role

The College provides a comprehensive catering service to its Fellows, Students, Alumni and Staff as well as conference and B&B guests. This role involves preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to the highest standard and taking an active role maintaining food hygiene and safety in the kitchen at all times and particularly in relation to food allergens and intolerances.

Key Information

Location: St Andrew's Street, Cambridge, CB2 3BU

Salary: Spine Point 28, £27,375 per annum 

Closing Date: Noon on Thursday 17 September 2026 

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time, average of 36.5 hours per week (including earlies, lates and weekend working)

Job Description

Benefits

The benefits on offer are many and include:

33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)

A defined contribution pension scheme with 6% (minimum) employer contribution

A health care cash plan funded by the College (allowing you to claim money for routine medical treatments including dental and optical)

A free meal when on duty

The opportunity to work in a beautiful environment. 

Facilities on-site include a College gym, multi-faith prayer room, outdoor swimming pool and limited parking. For details about the benefits offered, please click here. 

 

Christ's College is an equal opportunities employer. 

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a completed application form. Applications can be sent by email to jobs@christs.cam.ac.uk or posted to the attention of Thorunn Byrne, Head of HR, Christ's College, Cambridge, CB2 3BU. 

Application Form