Assistant Chef
Westcott House is seeking to recruit an Assistant Chef to support in the provision of a well-run, excellent quality and cost-effective food service for students, staff and guests at Westcott House in term time. The successful candidate will contribute to a hospitable service to a community that seeks to create the atmosphere of an extended family.
Situated in the heart of Cambridge, Westcott House is a theological college that prepares people for the challenges of public ministry in the Church of England and offers theological education, training and research opportunities to clergy and lay people.
This is a permanent role working between 32-34 weeks per year (term time only). Hours of work are 37.5 hours per week (during term time) which will involve working a shift pattern to include some evenings and occasional weekends.
The salary for this position is £25,995 per annum pro rata. Contracted pay between £18,316 and £19,462 per annum (includes rolled up holiday pay).
Benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays pro-rata (paid out as rolled up holiday pay)
- Membership of a generous non-contributory pension scheme with employer contribution
- Free life insurance (death in service benefit)
- Free meals during term time (subject to shift pattern)
- On-site parking (subject to availability)
- The opportunity to join a rewarding and varied work environment within a friendly, welcoming team.
Full details of the job description are available to download below.
If you are interested in joining our team, please complete an application form and return to Emma Jeeves by email to hr@westcott.cam.ac.uk. You are invited to complete the equal opportunities form and return this at your discretion. Safer recruitment processes apply. Westcott House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all in the community. All post holders are expected to share this commitment.
Assistant Chef Job Description
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
The closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 1 August 2025. Interviews will be held week commencing 11 August 2025.