????? Production Chef - Central Kitchen, Big Volume, Bigger Rewards ?????
?? Location: Reading
?? Start Date: ASAP
?? Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
?? Hours: 36 hours per week
?? Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum
?? Enhanced Pay: Time and a half for overtime, double pay on Sundays
Are you a skilled chef who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen?
Want to be part of a central production team crafting hundreds of meals daily?
Blue Arrow is recruiting Production Chefs to join a large-scale catering operation in Reading - where your precision, speed, and passion will be rewarded.
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??? About the Role:
Work from a central production kitchen preparing 600 meals a day, supplying a network of eateries, bars, and restaurants across the estate. You'll be part of a skilled brigade focused on quality, consistency, and sustainability.
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? What's in it for you?
* ??? Free meals on duty
* ?? Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate
* ?? Double pay on Sundays
* ?? Christmas & Easter off - all kitchens close for the holidays
* ?? 36 days annual leave
* ?? Pension contribution - 5%, rising to 7% after 5 years
* ????? Training & development - NVQs available
* ?? Chef competitions - showcase your skills
* ?? Variety of kitchens - across a large estate
* ?? On-site parking available
* ?? Fresh food focus - sustainability at the heart of every dish
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????? What you'll be doing:
* ?? Producing large volumes of fresh meals to exacting standards
* ?? Following HACCP and food safety procedures
* ?? Managing stock, ordering, and minimising waste
* ?? Working closely with the Head Chef and wider team
* ?? Supporting menu development and operational efficiency
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?? What you'll need:
* ?? NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery (or equivalent)
* ? Level 2 Food Safety
* ?? Experience in a commercial or production kitchen
* ?? Strong communication and organisational skills
* ?? Calm under pressure, with a passion for food and teamwork
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Typical shifts include:
?? 7am-2:30pm | ?? 8am-2:45pm | ?? 1pm-9pm | ?? 2:15pm-10pm
Weekend work available - earn significantly more!
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Ready to feed the future? Apply now and power up your career with Blue Arrow!
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
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