46 chef jobs found in Reading

Job Title: Chef Trust: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Location: Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading RG1 5AN Shift Pattern: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Pay Rate: £ 13.60 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 · Preparing and cooking patient/ restaurant meals in our modern well-equipped kitchen. · Provide information on food service, matters including recipes and wastage information. · Planning meals and menus · Lifting and storing of heavy provisions. · Keep up to date with departmental COSHH manual and PPE requirement for each food preparation and cleaning task · Storing food correctly · Take responsibility for maintaining high...

Job Title: Chef 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 Rate: £ 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 · Preparing and cooking patient/ restaurant meals in our modern well-equipped kitchen. · Provide information on food service, matters including recipes and wastage information. · Planning meals and menus · Lifting and storing of heavy provisions. · Keep up to date with departmental COSHH manual and PPE requirement for each food preparation and cleaning task · Storing food correctly · Take responsibility for...

Chef – Temp to Perm  Location: GU12 Pay: £14.33 per hour Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: Temporary to Permanent Start Date: ASAP We are currently recruiting for an experienced Chef to join a busy kitchen team on a temp to perm basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, with shifts worked on a rota basis. You must be flexible to work any 5 days out of 7, including occasional weekends. Shift Times (Rota Based) Shifts may include: 6:00am – 2:00pm 8:00am – 4:00pm 10:30am – 6:30pm 1:00pm – 9:00pm Key Duties for a Chef:  Preparing and cooking meals in a busy kitchen environment Batch cooking for large numbers of people Supporting the kitchen team during service Ensuring high standards of food hygiene and safety are maintained Assisting with food preparation and kitchen organisation Maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment The kitchen caters for between 50 and 300+ people daily, so the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment is...

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...

Chef de Partie Imperial London Hotels Group 40 hours a week (Fully flexible 5 out 7 days) £31,113.00 + Benefits + Service Charge Since 1837 Imperial London Hotels have been offering our guest a warm welcome across our 7 Hotels located in Bloomsbury, central London. From our charming 34-bedroom boutique The Morton Hotel to our largest site, and the largest hotel in the UK Royal National Hotel at 1630-bedrooms, there is a role here for everyone. We are now recruiting Chef de Partie (Mat Cover) . Our Chefs have a passion for hospitality, using their culinary skills to deliver an unforgettable dining experience for our guests. As Chef De Partie you’ll support your Sous Chef and Head Chef in delivering a consistently high-quality product within your section of responsibility, taking ownership to ensure presentation, taste and texture is followed as per Chef directions so that all food is delivered to a high standard and in a timely fashion. You’ll coach and develop newer chefs in their...

Events Chef, required to join a small team of 3, working out from Bishop’s Stortford which offers catering off-site on a week-end to festivals (Saturday and Sunday), starting from the end of May through to September 2026, at various venues throughout the UK. The work entails working on site in Bishops Stortford on a Friday, then leaving very early on a Saturday morning to arrive at a venue in the UK, to set up and work for both a Saturday all day and a Sunday all day. You will head home on a Sunday evening. As an Events Chef, you will support the main Chef, focusing on the food and kitchen operations offering, a street food stand. If you enjoy a varied lifestyle for this summer season this role could be for you, along with a passion for cooking and love true good food and BBQ, we would love to hear from you. Benefits / Details: * Up to £250/day, for a Saturday and Sunday * Accommodation on site on a Saturday night in a pop-up tent Requirements for the Events Chef role:...

Sous Chef - Crowborough Recruiting for an experienced Sous Chef to join a contract catering unit located in Crowborough, this is a busy site catering for high volume using fresh ingredients. Key Information: * Salary: £18.00 per hour * Hours: 2 days a week (Thursday & Friday), 08:00-20:00. 12 hour shifts * Location: Crowborough * Contract: On going temporary Key Responsibilities of the role include: * Producing dishes to meet the required standard * Ensuring food safety and health and hygiene * Develop and supervise the other chefs and kitchen staff In order to be successful, you'll need to have: Experience working in a similar role / establishment Food hygiene certificate - minimum level 2 Passionate about food Enthusiastic attitude and willingness to support colleagues Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people

Do you have experience working in the catering industry? If so, we would like to hear from you! Blue Arrow are recruiting chefs of all levels to join our team. * Commis * Chef de partie * Sous * Head * Chef manager Locations: Brighton, Worthing and surrounding areas within East Sussex. Pay rates: from £16ph to £22.50 per hour depending on role and requirements. A valid DBS certificate would be required for some sites but not always essential Own transport would be desirable Various shift times, full time, part time and casual shifts available Benefits: Enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays. Weekly pay Holiday pay Pension scheme Duties to include: * Help organise and control the busy catering operation ensuring a successful and efficient service is provided. * Prepare and present food to the highest quality. * Assist with the ordering of stock. * Serve hot and cold food to customers * Identifying customer requirements with allergies * Ensure all...

Agency Chef – Nursing Homes (Ad-Hoc Shifts) Location: Bournemouth & Southampton Employer: Staff 2000 Recruitment Job Type: Temporary / Ad-Hoc Shifts Pay: Weekly Pay | Competitive Rates About the Role Staff 2000 Recruitment is seeking experienced and reliable Agency Chefs to work on an ad-hoc basis within nursing homes across Bournemouth and Southampton. This is a flexible opportunity ideal for chefs who are looking to pick up shifts around their availability while making a real difference in care settings. You will be responsible for preparing nutritious, high-quality meals tailored to residents, including those with specific dietary and medical needs. Key Responsibilities * Prepare and cook meals in line with residents’ dietary requirements (including soft diets, allergies, and cultural needs) * Ensure all food is prepared to a high standard and served on time * Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment * Follow all food...

Relief Chef - Care Home Basildon £17.00ph Platinum Employment are looking for a Relief Chef in the Basildon area to support local care homes. If you're looking for ad-hoc temporary work in Basildon that offers great benefits and a supportive agency, we want to hear from you! What's in it for you? Paid reliably every Friday. Dedicated consultants providing ongoing support throughout your assignments. Peace of mind with our out-of-hours support team available whenever you need us. Support with your Enhanced DBS certificate updates. The choice to work locally in Basildon or explore opportunities across the UK. Regular work with alternate weekends required.As a care home Relief Chef you will be: Working 5 days a week on a weekly, rotation basis (07:30 - 3:30) Bringing your valuable experience from a care home or other professional kitchen environment. Contributing to a positive and efficient kitchen team. Plan and prepare appealing, nutritious meals that meet individual...

Relief Chef - Care Home Wincanton £16.00 - £18.50 per hour Platinum Employment are looking for Relief Chefs in the Wincanton area to support local care homes. If you're looking for ad-hoc temporary work in Wincanton that offers great benefits and a supportive agency, we want to hear from you! What's in it for you? Paid reliably every Friday. Dedicated consultants providing ongoing support throughout your assignments. Peace of mind with our out-of-hours support team available whenever you need us. Support with your Enhanced DBS certificate updates. The choice to work locally in Wincanton or explore opportunities across the UK. Regular work with alternate weekends required.As a care home Relief Chef you will be: Working various straight day shifts. Bringing your valuable experience from a care home or other professional kitchen environment. Contributing to a positive and efficient kitchen team. Plan and prepare appealing, nutritious meals that meet individual children needs...

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 Head Chef - Bank at Aldridge Care Home in Aldridge. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Head Chef will be to manage and lead a culinary team that provides nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and...

Relief Chef - Care Home Burton-On-Trent £17.00ph Platinum Employment are looking for a Relief Chef in the Burton-On-Trent area to support local care homes. If you're looking for ad-hoc temporary work in Burton-On-Trent that offers great benefits and a supportive agency, we want to hear from you! What's in it for you? Paid reliably every Friday. Dedicated consultants providing ongoing support throughout your assignments. Peace of mind with our out-of-hours support team available whenever you need us. Support with your Enhanced DBS certificate updates. The choice to work locally in Burton-On-Trent or explore opportunities across the UK. Regular work with alternate weekends required.As a care home Relief Chef you will be: Working on a 2 week rota, 3 days a week. Week one is Tuesday/Saturday/Sunday, Second week is Monday/Thursday/Friday. This is ongoing. Bringing your valuable experience from a care home or other professional kitchen environment. Contributing to a positive...

Relief Chef - Care Home Burton-On-Trent £17.00ph Platinum Employment are looking for a Relief Chef in the Burton-On-Trent area to support local care homes. If you're looking for ad-hoc temporary work in Burton-On-Trent that offers great benefits and a supportive agency, we want to hear from you! What's in it for you? Paid reliably every Friday. Dedicated consultants providing ongoing support throughout your assignments. Peace of mind with our out-of-hours support team available whenever you need us. Support with your Enhanced DBS certificate updates. The choice to work locally in Burton-On-Trent or explore opportunities across the UK. Regular work with alternate weekends required.As a care home Relief Chef you will be: Working on a 2 week rota, 3 days a week. Week one is Tuesday/Saturday/Sunday, Second week is Monday/Thursday/Friday. This is ongoing. Bringing your valuable experience from a care home or other professional kitchen environment. Contributing to a positive...

We are currently recruiting for Chefs for our prestigious clients based in Nottingham NG10 area . You will be cooking fresh food from scratch for service users in a Care Home . The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 1 year experience working in a similar role . Food Hygiene Certificate Basic DBS Professional Qualification in Cooking . Immediate start dates for the right candidates Please apply online and we will be in contact

Chef – Estates & Facilities Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust 1 position at Queens Medical Centre - NG7 2UH and 1 position at City Hospital - NG5 1PB Working 5 shifts between Monday – Sunday, 7.5 hours per day between 06:30 & 18:30 £12.45 - £21.03 per hour (Shift dependant) NHS Professionals (NHSP) are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Chef to join the Estates & Facilities catering team at Nottingham University Hospitals on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for someone with catering experience who enjoys working in a busy, rewarding environment, preparing fresh, nutritious meals for patients across the Trust. You will work within the Central Production Unit, Wolfson Cystic Fibrosis Centre kitchen, and/or the Receipt and Distribution Unit, producing a wide range of meals including main courses, vegetables, salads, bakery items and therapeutic diets. Duties will include * Preparing, cooking, and serving high-quality food in line with food...

LOGICALPS are one of the UKs leading labour providers to the construction and nuclear sectors. Working on behalf our client, a world leader in facilities technical and FM services, we are currently looking to recruit a Chef for roles in Lesiton, on Sizewell B Power Station for the statutory outage starting early April into May 2026. Details: * Working Monday to Sunday (on a rota basis 40-80 hours per week) * Paying £16.15/hour Monday to Friday (Time and a Half after 37 hours Monday-Friday and Saturday morning, Double Time Saturday afternoon and all hours Sunday) * Working 8-12 hour days (Depending on your personal situation) * Permanent vacancy opportunities Duties include: * Preparing hot and cold food * Creating menus * Mass catering * Stock take * Purchasing stock * Assisting the kitchen manager and working within a busy kitchen environment. We are looking for candidates with: * You must have your own transport/ability to get to site and back due to its...

NPD Technologist We are proud to be working alongside our client who manufacture quality fresh and frozen fruit ingredients. The company dedicated to delivering high-quality products to a wide stream of customers including most of the major retailers. They have a requirement for an experienced NPD Technologist who has knowledge of the Stage Gate Process to join the team asap with a view to the role becoming permanent long term Job Summary To lead the technical development of new & existing product development from concept to launch, ensuring alignment stage-gate process. The NPD technologist is responsible for recipe creation, trial execution, and technical documentation, working closely with the NPD coordinator and cross functional team to deliver commercially viable and operationally feasible products. Key Responsibilities * Responsible for development stage if the NPD process (gate 2), including recipe creation, sample preparation, and technical feasibility assessment. *...

Pay: £16 per hour (Mon-Fri) £19 per hour (Weekends)Are you an experienced Head Chef with a passion for delivering high quality, nutritious meals within schools or care homes? Looking for a role that offers flexibility, great rates of pay, and the chance to work with a supportive agency team? We want to hear from you! ✨ About the Role We are a busy, reputable catering agency supplying skilled Head Chefs to schools and care homes across the South Yorkshire area. Shifts are fully flexible - whether you're looking for a couple of days per week or full‑time hours, we will work around you. ✔️ Requirements To join our team, you must have: In-date Enhanced DBS covering Adults & Children (essential) Previous Head Chef experience in schools or care homes (highly desirable) Strong knowledge of dietary needs, allergens, and safe kitchen practices Ability to lead a kitchen, manage menus, and maintain high standards A driver is useful for reaching various sites (but not essential)...

Chef Temporary | In Person | £13.50 per hour | 30-40 hours per week | Accommodation Available Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting hands-on, creative Chefs to join a vibrant kitchen team on behalf of our client. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a busy, supportive environment where you can showcase your culinary skills and help deliver an excellent customer experience. Key Duties Prepare and cook high-quality dishes according to menu specifications. Motivate and support the kitchen team. Receive deliveries and store food items safely. Complete temperature checks and ensure all food safety standards are maintained. Follow portion control guidelines and record all waste accurately. Work safely at all times, observing Health & Safety procedures. Report accidents, incidents, or hazards promptly. Requirements Basic Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification (essential). Proven experience working as a Chef or in a busy kitchen environment. Ability to work...