Commis Chef - Train, Grow & Thrive with Enhanced Pay & Perks Location: Reading Start Date: asap Contract Type: Permanent, Term-Time Only ⏱️ Hours: 36 hours per week Salary: £22,858 - £26,707 pro rata Looking to kickstart your culinary career in a supportive, professional kitchen? Want to earn while you learn, with real development opportunities and enhanced pay? Blue Arrow is recruiting Commis Chefs to join a passionate catering team in Reading - where fresh food, teamwork, and training come together. ________________________________________ ✨ 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 (pro rata) * 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 ________________________________________ What you'll be doing: * Assisting with food prep and cooking under supervision * Learning HACCP and food safety procedures * Supporting stock control and kitchen organisation * Working alongside experienced chefs in a large brigade * Developing your skills and confidence in a busy kitchen ________________________________________ What you'll need: * NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery (or working towards it) * ✅ Level 2 Food Safety * Willingness to learn and grow * Positive attitude and team spirit ________________________________________ Typical shifts include: 7am-2:30pm | 8am-2:45pm | 1pm-9pm | 2:15pm-10pm Weekend work available - earn significantly more! ________________________________________ Ready to start your journey in the kitchen? Apply now and grow 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.