Rothamsted Enterprises Ltd • Harpenden, Hertfordshire
About this role
Salary
£28,000 to £30,000 depending on experience
Location
Rothamsted Campus Restaurant, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2JQ
Working Pattern
37 hours per week (5 out of 7 days depending on business needs)
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and customer focused qualified Chef de Partie to join the Rothamsted Enterprises catering team and contributing to a diverse catering operation across the campus restaurant, Conference Centre, and event spaces.
Rothamsted Enterprises Ltd (REL) is based in Rothamsted Research’s 400-hectare site in Harpenden, the longest running agricultural research institute in the world.
Rothamsted’s catering spaces and food offerings play a key role in the campus ecosystem, supporting the campus values, culture and reputation.
Through high-quality food, hospitality, and customer service, our catering operation helps create an environment that supports innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellence across the world-leading Rothamsted Campus.
What you’ll be doing
You will be supporting and working closely with the Head Chef to ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day kitchen operation as well as the wider team.
Contributing to menu development and service improvements
Preparation of high-quality food across the campus, including the restaurant, conference centre and events
Working collaboratively with the kitchen team and front of house team.
Playing an active role in maintaining the 5 – star food hygiene
Delivering and maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and health and safety
What are we looking for
Passionate about delivering high quality- cuisine
Minium 2 years’ experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role or equivalent role
NVQ level 3 in food safety hygiene
Experience of managing food costings, wastage and budgetary controls
Team focused, organised, able to work under pressure and enjoys collaborating with wider team
What we can offer you
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Generous Pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Shopping discounts
Free car parking
Interviews from the 2nd week in June 2026
Ready to take your next step?
Apply today!