????? 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. ________________________________________ ??? 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. ________________________________________ ? 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 ________________________________________ ????? 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 ________________________________________ ?? 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 ________________________________________ Typical shifts include: ?? 7am-2:30pm | ?? 8am-2:45pm | ?? 1pm-9pm | ?? 2:15pm-10pm Weekend work available - earn significantly more! ________________________________________ 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.