Sport & Commercial Services Division
University of East Anglia, Norwich, Catering Services (The Campus Kitchen)
Sportspark
Chef (Full time 40 hours or part-time 32 hours per week available)
Ref: SP600
Salary on appointment will be £28,788 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
Are you interested in being part of our busy catering department at the University of East Anglia Sportspark in Norwich?
We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative and experienced Chef to join our large and busy catering department within the University. Your primary location will be the Sportscafe kitchen with opportunities to support other areas, including street food, fine dining, production and patisserie.
Working with the Head Chef, you will be required to prepare and serve food for our outlets, events and hospitality. Included in your duties you will be managing stock, following recipes for each dish to ensure consistency, minimising waste and maintaining a clean and hygienic working environment which meets high standards.
If you are passionate about your career and looking for a good work life balance, this is an exciting opportunity for you. This rare opportunity in our trade offers limited evenings and weekends and the benefit of not being required to undertake split shifts.
This post is based in the UEA Campus Kitchen, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, UK.
The vacancy is not eligible for VISA sponsorship, and you will need to hold or be able to obtain the right to work in the UK to undertake this role.
Is this role for me?
You will be hands-on in food production, maintaining the standards our customers have come to expect. You’ll also:
• Order stock, accepting deliveries and stock rotation.
• Have a desire to input menu suggestions.
• Enjoy working and maintaining a clean and tidy kitchen.
• Have a calm approach to getting the job done.
• Have a desire to support the wider team in all areas of the business.
Equivalent chef experience or NVQ level 2 in a catering discipline or equivalent qualification is vital. If you meet all the essential requirements of the person specification, it would be great to hear from you!
This role is available immediately on an indefinite basis working either full-time (5 days per week, 40 hours) or part-time (4 days per week, 32 hours) including early mornings, evenings and weekends. The successful candidate may choose between the above full or part time options.
Benefits include:
- 28 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: Free access to Sportspark gym and pool facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 14 December 2025
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