23 jobs found in Reading

Chefs don't make mistakes; they create new dishes" Elizabeth Brigg The Class 1 Personnel team is expanding! Our brand-new Reading branch is seeking Chefs looking for freelance work to join our network. Opportunities span across a wide range of industries, kitchens and events in the Greater Reading area. What We're Looking For We welcome chefs who are: Passionate about creating high-quality food Able to work confidently in fast-paced or unfamiliar kitchens Reliable, punctual, and professionally presented Strong communicators who work well under pressure Knowledgeable about food safety and hygiene procedures Flexible with shifts (daytime, evenings, weekends) We also require food hygiene certification. Some placements may require further certifications including DBS Roles & Responsibilities Depending on your level and placement, you may include but not be limited to: Prepare and cook dishes to specification Support service across a variety of stations Maintain a clean,...

Job Description: Job Title: Catering Assistant Trust: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Location: Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading RG1 5AN Shift Pattern: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm or 10am-6pm Pay: £ 12.51 an hour + Escalated rates over the weekend About the Trust: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest general hospital foundation trusts in the country and the main provider of acute and specialist care services for West Berkshire. With seven sites, the Trust employs approximately 6,500 staff and serves a population of around 1,000,000 people. Job Duties As a Catering Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in our hospital community. Your responsibilities include: · Collaborating with the catering team to prepare and serve appealing meals. · Cleaning food trolleys, crockery, and cutlery to maintain hygiene standards. · General cleaning duties to ensure a spotless and safe kitchen environment. · Food handling and cash handling What you’ll need: We’re seeking...

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Chef De Partie at Cliveden Manor Care Home in Marlow. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Chef de Partie will be to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to lead a culinary team that provides a...

We are seeking dedicated Catering Assistants and Kitchen Assistants, to join our team in the Surrey county. As part of our agency, you will work in various locations, supporting the kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient operations. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy flexible work and are interested in gaining experience in the catering industry. Pay: £13.00 - £13.65 per hour (PAYE), along with benefits including holiday pay, flexible hours and pension contribution. Responsibilities: . Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and surfaces. . Assist with basic food preparation. . Wash dishes and kitchen tools. . Ensure proper waste disposal and recycling. . Assist with receiving and storing deliveries. . Follow health and safety guidelines. . Support kitchen staff as needed during events and busy periods. Requirements: . Previous experience in a kitchen or catering environment is preferred but not required. . Ability to work in a fast-paced and...

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Commis Chef  - Bank at Fleet Hall care home in Fleet. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE As a Commis Chef, your primary role will be to assist the Chef de Partie in preparing food and performing basic cooking...

Production Line Assistants – Temporary High Wycombe Vanta Staffing is currently recruiting Production Line Assistants for a busy and fast-paced food packing environment in High Wycombe. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a hardworking team where quality, efficiency, and teamwork are key. If you enjoy hands-on work and thrive in a fast-moving setting, this could be the role for you. The Role As a Production Line Assistant, you will support day-to-day operations to ensure products are prepared, packed, and dispatched to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities Assisting with the preparation, picking, and packing of food products Ensuring all products meet quality and safety standards Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment Operating machinery and equipment safely in line with company procedures What We’re Looking For Previous experience in food production (preferred but not essential) Reliable, punctual, and hardworking individuals Ability...

We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced baristas to join our team in and around the Surrey county. As an agency barista, you will work ad-hoc shifts across a variety of locations, providing exceptional coffee and customer service. This is an excellent opportunity for those who enjoy flexible work and thrive in a dynamic environment. Pay: £13 to £13.50 per hour (PAYE), complemented by benefits like holiday pay, flexible hours and pension contribution. Responsibilities: . Prepare and serve high-quality coffee, espresso drinks, and other beverages. . Interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner. . Maintain a clean and organised work space. . Adhere to health and safety regulations. . Work as part of a team to ensure efficient service. Requirements: . Previous barista experience is required. . Excellent customer service and communication skills. . Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. . Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays. . Knowledge of...

Chef – Nursing Homes in West London Pay Rate: £15 per hour Company: Tezlom Are you a passionate and reliable Chef looking for flexible work? Tezlom is currently recruiting experienced Chefs to support nursing homes across West London on a bank (ad-hoc) basis The Role You will be responsible for preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for residents in nursing and care homes, ensuring all dietary requirements and food safety standards are met. Key Responsibilities * Prepare and cook meals in line with care home standards and residents’ needs * Cater for special dietary requirements (e.g. soft diets, allergies, cultural needs) * Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen * Follow all food safety and HACCP guidelines * Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Requirements * Previous experience as a Chef (ideally in a care home, hospital, or similar setting) * Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above) * Knowledge of dietary requirements...

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.   When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.   We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Chef de Partie at Chorleywood Manor Care Home in Hertfordshire. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you!   ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Chef de Partie will be to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to lead a culinary team...

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge as a Food Production Operative? If so, we have a full-time position available in Haddenham, HP17 8LB. You will be working on behalf of a well-known food production company ensuring customers receive the best products. Pay Rate as a Production Operative: Nights: Rate of pay £15.00ph Overtime:£19.56p/h Sundays:£26.08 p/hTypical hours as a Food Production Operative will be: 21:45 to 06:00, Fridays 20:30 to 03:30 You will be working Monday to Friday with early finishes on Friday!As a Food Production Operative, you will be responsible for: Weighing and checking raw materials before production Packing packets of sauces on a production line and working towards deadlines and targets. To ensure food safety measures are adhered To run quality checks post-production. To carry out simple repetitive standard operating proceduresBenefits of working as a Food Production Operative: Long term position Modern canteen serving hot food On site...

Join a dynamic food production environment where your attention to detail directly contributes to maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and food safety. Hygiene Operative Schedule: Monday - Friday Hours: 05:30am to 14:00pm Pay: £12.71 Per Hour Responsibilities: * Cleaning down stations, surfaces, and production machinery after each use * Working in a hot environment * Operating equipment * Following food hygiene and factory standards * Washing down baking trays and pots Please call Charlotte on (phone number removed) for more information

Job Description Workmate Agency is recruiting for a leading premium catering provider that delivers exceptional food for luxury travel and hospitality services. Operating from state-of-the-art kitchens in Oxfordshire. We are looking for passionate and dedicated Chef de Partie professionals to join a busy production kitchen based in Bicester, Oxfordshire, responsible for crafting high-quality dishes for a prestigious travel service. The Role As a Chef de Partie, you will play a vital role in the smooth running of the kitchen and maintaining the exceptionally high standards expected by our client. Working alongside a talented Head Chef, you’ll prepare premium dishes with accuracy, care, and creativity. Key Responsibilities * Work with the Head Chef, following recipe specifications accurately * Clearly label and rotate stock, ensuring all allergen information is correctly recorded * Prepare, produce, and pack food to the highest standards and within set timeframes * Maintain...

We are currently recruiting Bar Staff to support one of the UK’s most iconic summer events at Epsom Downs Racecourse on the 5th and 6th June. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking for flexible hospitality work over the summer, with plenty of ongoing shifts available across London and the UK after the event. Role Includes: * Pouring pints and serving drinks * Basic bar tending duties * Bar back support * Keeping service areas clean and stocked * Delivering fast and friendly customer service in a busy event environment Shift Times: Varied shifts available, including: * 9am – 3pm * 12pm – 8pm Pay: * £12.71 per hour * £14.24 per hour including holiday pay What We’re Looking For: * Reliable and punctual staff * Confident working in fast-paced environments * Previous bar or hospitality experience preferred, but not essential * Positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in Why Join Altura Recruitment? This event is just the...

Temporary Nursery Chefs – London 💷 £16 per hour | ⏰ Typical shifts: 7:00am – 4:00pm We are currently recruiting experienced and reliable Temporary Chefs to work across a range of nurseries throughout London. This is a fantastic opportunity for chefs who are passionate about preparing nutritious meals for young children in a rewarding environment. Key Responsibilities: * Prepare, cook, and present healthy, balanced meals tailored to children * Cater for allergies, dietary requirements, and cultural preferences * Maintain high standards of cleanliness and kitchen organisation * Follow food safety procedures, including temperature checks and record keeping * Prevent cross-contamination and comply with all health & safety regulations Requirements: * Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (minimum) * Allergy Awareness training * Strong understanding of food safety regulations and children’s nutritional needs * Experience working in a similar environment...

Calling all CHEF DE PARTIE to work with our clients all over London: * Private Members clubs. * Conference centres. * Hospitality Chefs. * Schools (enhanced DBS) You ONLY NEED your own WHITES + KNIVES and DBS CHECKED (only application with DBS will be consider) We offer: * Contract Catering. * Full time or flexible hours (Available shifts generally Monday to Friday during the day with weekend shifts also available). * Attractive Rates of Pay starting from £15 p/h upwards. If you are highly driven, hardworking, and can keep up with a fast paced kitchen environment please send through your up to date CV today to apply and start working with us straight away. INDLC

Hospitality assistants for meeting rooms * Great rates £12.75 - £14.50 per hour * Monday to Friday, amazing work/life balance * Temporary Flexible hours * Various location across central London Absolutely delighted to present you with the opportunity to work for one of the top agencies in London. Working as a temporary candidate with Search will get you the amount and the flexibility of the hours that will suit with your lifestyle, ensuring great life/work balance. You will also have the chance of work for some truly exceptional Contract Catering sites in some amazing location across London helping you to build an experience and confidence within the hospitality industry. Previous experience with meeting rooms and conference catering is required. In addition, we are offering great benefit package including * Holiday pay * Weekly wages payment * Free Food Hygiene & Allergen Courses - to help progress your career * Temp to Perm opportunities If you're not looking for work...

Temporary Barista * Great Rates £ 13- £14 depending on experience * Monday to Friday, amazing work/life balance * Flexible hours * Various location across central London Amazing opportunity to work for one of the top agencies In London. Working as a temporary candidate with Search will get you the flexibility of the hours you'd like whilst being able to maintain a healthy professional and personal life balance. You will also have the chance of work for some truly exceptional Contract Catering sites helping you gain exposure and more insight to industries that can offer a vast amount of temporary opportunities. In addition we are offering great benefit package including * Holiday pay * weekly wages payment * Free Food Hygiene & Allergen Courses - to help progress your career * Temp to Perm opportunities If you're not looking for work at the moment within Hospitality & Catering but know someone who is, please forward my details as I would love to hear from them. (url...

Job Title: Experienced Waitress / Waiter Location: Dial Post, Horsham (applicants must be able to drive to the site as there is no public transport available) Salary: 16-18 £8 per Hour ; 18-20 £11 per hour ; 21+ £13 per hour Job Type: Part time and/or seasonal contract (Season lasts between May - End Of September) Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa's at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK About Us: Knepp is a 3,500 acre estate just south of Horsham, West Sussex. Since 2001, the land - once intensively farmed - has been devoted to a pioneering rewilding project. Using grazing animals as the drivers of habitat creation, and with the restoration of dynamic, natural water courses, the project has seen extraordinary increases in wildlife. As part of this project Knepp has created a butchery, providing award winning beef, venison and pork that are biproducts of the project. As part of this...

We are looking for a pastry chef to join our team. Passionate and self-motivated, we are looking for someone with proven experience and strong attention to detail. From mini cakes and éclairs to large multi-layered cakes, we expect the candidate to be confident and experienced in preparing a variety of desserts. Job type: * Permanent * Full Time Benefits: * 28 Days Paid Holiday * Company pension * Free meal on shift * Store discount Schedule: * 8-hour shift * Weekend availability * Day shift The role: * Decorating pastries and other desserts using a variety of different sauces, toppings and other items * Contributing ideas to the menu * Keeping accurate records * Operating a variety of kitchen equipment * Maintaining a clean and hygienic work environment * Stock checking and preparing lists for ingredient orders. The candidate: * Proven skill in baking, pastry preparation and decoration * Knowledge of health and safety...

Qualified and/or time served Chefs required to work for Interaction Recruitment Catering and Hospitality division. Pay: -          Chef De Partie from £16.00 per hour PAYE + holiday accrual at 12.07% of pay -          Sous Chef from £17.00 per hour PAYE + holiday accrual at 12.07% of pay -          Head Chef from £19.00 per hour PAYE + holiday accrual at 12.07% of pay Locations: -          Northamptonshire -          Buckinghamshire -          Bedfordshire -          Leicestershire (min) -          Warwickshire (min) Work available: -          Currently servicing over 135 sites and growing! -          Contract catering units such as canteens in office buildings or warehouses -          Education such as public or private schools, colleges and universities -          Healthcare such as care homes and hospitals -          Hospitality such as conference centres, hotels, pubs, restaurants and independent events Applicants: -          MUST be a qualified and/or time...