20 chef jobs found in Reading

We are looking for talented chefs to join our team working across Surrey/Hampshire. As part of our agency, you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, from restaurants, sports clubs to catering events. This role is perfect for chefs who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy the flexibility of temporary work. Pay: £16.05 to £18.00 per hour (PAYE), along with benefits including holiday pay, flexible hours and pension contribution. Responsibilities: . Prepare and cook a variety of dishes to a high standard. . Ensure food is cooked and presented according to health and safety regulations. . Maintain a clean and organised kitchen. . Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure efficient work flow. . Uphold safety and sanitation standards at all times. Requirements: . Proven experience as a chef or cook in a professional kitchen. . Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment. . Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment....

We are looking to recruit a strong Sous Chef who can manage the profuction and service of food in a fast paced busy environment. Immediate start for this role, Seasonal contract. Working 5 days out of 7 ( including weekends). Shift times willbe 12-10 or 2-10pm. Own whites, knives and safety shoes required. Level 2 and Alleregn Training required

Temporary Chef required for large hospitality venue based in Weybridge. This is a great opportunity to work with an established and highly experienced team. The role is made up of varying responsibilities including: · Preparing fresh ingredients for the day · Presenting high quality dishes · Ensuring Health & Safety & food Hygiene is adhered to at all times · Supporting Sous Chef & Head Chef with creating menus · Assisting other team members · Support training of commis · Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen & food safety Standards To be successful in this role you need to be a team player with excellent communication skills. DS Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers

We are looking for talented chefs to join our team working across Surrey/Hampshire. As part of our agency, you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, from restaurants, sports clubs to catering events. This role is perfect for chefs who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy the flexibility of temporary work. Pay: £16.05 to £18.00 per hour (PAYE), along with benefits including holiday pay, flexible hours and pension contribution. Responsibilities: . Prepare and cook a variety of dishes to a high standard. . Ensure food is cooked and presented according to health and safety regulations. . Maintain a clean and organised kitchen. . Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure efficient work flow. . Uphold safety and sanitation standards at all times. Requirements: . Proven experience as a chef or cook in a professional kitchen. . Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment. . Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment....

Lead the Kitchen in a Large, Thriving Brent School SANZA Teaching Agency is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a large and well-established primary school in Brent seeking an experienced and confident School Lead Chef for an immediate start. This is a fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of a busy school kitchen within a vibrant, high-enrolment setting. The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to pupils each day. Salary available up to £18 per hour, dependent on experience. 🏫 About the School This is a large, inclusive and high-performing Brent primary school with: A substantial pupil roll and busy kitchen operation Strong leadership and clear operational systems A positive staff culture and supportive senior leadership team Excellent facilities and a well-equipped kitchen A strong focus on pupil wellbeing, including high standards of school mealsThe kitchen is central to the daily life of the school, and the Lead...

Commis Chef – Witney | £12.71 per hour | Monday–Friday  We are looking for a passionate and reliable Commis Chef to join our kitchen team in Witney. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation. Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm Includes a 30-minute unpaid break Occasional weekend and evening shifts required to support the team: Weekend day rate: £15.00 per hour Night shifts (6:00pm – 2:00am): £16.00 per hour Key Responsibilities: Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, safety, and presentation in line with HACCP and Health & Safety legislation Support menu preparation and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality dishes Work proactively as part of the kitchen team alongside the Head Chef Assist with Front of House service when required Ensure full compliance with allergen awareness and procedures Requirements: Good...

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...

Agency Chef - High End Contract Catering - £18 per hour - Plenty of Hours Available Monday to Wednesday Role: Agency Chef Location: Wembley, London Rate of pay: £18 per hour Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a high-end contract catering company near Wembley in London and they are in need of Agency Chef's to assist them. What's in it for you? Plenty of hours Monday to Wednesday Large and varied client base to choose from. Weekly pay (paid each Friday). Temp to Perm option with many of our clients. Referral Scheme up to £250 via Platinum Recruitment.What's involved? As an agency chef, this will be your opportunity to work with a highly skilled team catering for VIP events across London and some of the UK. Sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and one of the team will in touch to discuss the agency chef work we have that suits you in London. Don't forget to speak to your consultant about our "Recommend a...

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is recruiting enthusiastic individuals to join our Food & Beverage team for the upcoming season. We have a range of roles available, including Demi CDP, CDP, Sous chef and Area chef as we prepare for another exciting summer at Lord’s. Lord’s is a vibrant sports and events venue where excellence is expected both on and off the field. We take pride in delivering exceptional service and world‑class food and drink to every guest. By joining our award‑winning Food & Beverage team, you’ll work across a variety of unique and historic spaces, helping to create memorable experiences throughout the cricket season. Would you like the opportunity to work at Lord's, the Home of Cricket and the most famous cricket ground in the world? We're always searching for diligent individuals to join our in-house Catering team. If you believe this is you, then we want to hear from you! About the RoleThe Role Produce a constant high standard and presentation of...

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...

Hertford, Hertfordshire 💷 £14 per hour 📄 Temporary Contract (April Cover) 🏠 Live-in not available A stylish boutique hotel set within a historic building in a busy market town. The property features a popular bar and restaurant with a strong focus on fresh, seasonal food and a lively atmosphere. This is a fast-paced, guest-focused environment, ideal for hospitality professionals who take pride in delivering high standards of service. A well-regarded and busy hotel in Hertford is seeking a Chef de Partie to provide short-term cover across April. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong CDP to step into a fast-paced kitchen and support an established brigade during a busy trading period. The Chef de Partie will be responsible for running their section during service, maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency, and hygiene. This role suits a reliable and organised chef who can hit the ground running and work confidently within a professional kitchen environment....

We are looking for talented chefs to join our team working across Surrey/Hampshire. As part of our agency, you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, from restaurants, sports clubs to catering events. This role is perfect for chefs who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy the flexibility of temporary work. Pay: £16.05 to £18.00 per hour (PAYE), along with benefits including holiday pay, flexible hours and pension contribution. Responsibilities: . Prepare and cook a variety of dishes to a high standard. . Ensure food is cooked and presented according to health and safety regulations. . Maintain a clean and organised kitchen. . Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure efficient work flow. . Uphold safety and sanitation standards at all times. Requirements: . Proven experience as a chef or cook in a professional kitchen. . Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment. . Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment....

Back of House Hospitality Staff – Chefs & Kitchen Porters (Agency | London) Salary: Competitive hourly rates + holiday pay Job Type: Flexible / Casual Location: London What we offer: * Weekly pay – every Friday * Flexible shifts to suit your availability * Work across a range of London kitchens and events * Opportunities in corporate events, VIP functions, and premium hospitality venues * Ongoing support from a friendly and experienced team * Experience across a variety of professional kitchen environments Altura is a hospitality agency supplying Back of House staff to some of London’s top venues, events, and corporate clients. We are currently recruiting reliable and hardworking Chefs and Kitchen Porters to join our team. This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy working in fast-paced kitchen environments and want flexible work across a variety of shifts and venues. Key responsibilities: * Assisting with food preparation and kitchen...

Location: London(remote role) Job type: 6 Months contract with possible extension Active SC Clearance is required.(Mandatory) We are seeking a high-caliber Azure Architect to lead complex infrastructure transformations. In this role, you won't just design solutions; you will govern the technical strategy, mentor a dedicated team of engineers, and bridge the gap between deep technical Linux administration and high-level Azure cloud architecture. Key Responsibilities Cloud Strategy & Assessment: Lead end-to-end On-prem/Public Cloud assessments using Azure Migrate. You will be responsible for understanding customer landscapes and designing robust Azure Landing Zones. Architectural Leadership: Develop High-Level (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents, including comprehensive target architecture diagrams and Bill of Materials (BoM). Migration Execution: Drive large-scale migrations of Linux-based workloads to Azure, ensuring solutions align with TCO (Total Cost of...

Interaction Recruitment are seeking a Catering Assistant to support us for a period of 3 weeks at a canteen in Brackley, Northamptonshire.  To start Monday 30th March, working Monday to Friday 07:00-15:00.  Pay is £13.00 per hour PAYE. You will be paid weekly. You will accrue holiday pay at 12.07% for every hour you work. As the shift is over 6 hours, you will be entitled to a 30 minute unpaid break and a meal on duty. Successful applicant: Must be able to work every day from 30th March for a period of 3 weeks Will have previous kitchen experience as a Kitchen Porter or Catering Assistant or General Assistant Shall drive, have access to a reliable vehicle and arrive on site by 06:50am daily to allow time for parking Can use a till to serve customers hot and cold food, drinks, cakes and confectionary Should be flexible and have the ability to help with basic food prep and/or clean and/or serve customers Would evident employment history, food hygiene certificate, UK right to...

Would you like the opportunity to work at Lords, the Home of Cricket and the famous cricket ground in the world? Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is looking for hardworking individuals who believe they have the driving force of our Back of House, which of course is the backbone of our Front of House delivery. As part of our Logistics team, you'll play a vital role in supporting our chefs and Front of House teams, helping everything run smoothly on match days and during the many events held at Lord's throughout the year, It's a hands on role where teamwork really matters. We're looking for people who are flexible, multi-skilled and are able to transition between varied expectations of these roles. Lord's is the Home of Cricket and a world-class sports and events venue. Join us behind the scenes and be part of delivering service at one of the most iconic venues in the world. Our Values SMART We use our knowledge and expertise to ensure that everything we do looks, sounds and feels...

Job Title: Engineering Manager - DV Location: Reading (2-3 days/week on site/Hybrid) Contract Duration: 12 Months Daily Rate: £63.57/hr (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: DV Essential: Leading within a project delivery environment Knowledge of production systems, process partner equipment, Previous design of integration into a new facility. Electrical understanding Multidisciplinary background Ensure that the Engineering Requirements are suitable and appropriate and advise the Senior Engineering Manage as such. Identify options, select the appropriate solution and provide the right facility design solutions such that, for allocated work packages, they: meet business needs and functional performance, through life performance, are licensable and are deliverable. Ensure the Design Intent and Design Information Configuration are maintained from facility design inception through to project handover. Key Accountabilities: Provide the facility design...

Extensive experience of a senior leadership role within housing, property, development or urban regeneration either within a local authority or in the private sector. Track record of achieving demonstrable results from developing and delivering regeneration projects and projects which deliver additional housing. Experience of working in partnership with a wide range of partners and stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of complex redevelopment and regeneration schemes. Substantial experience of project management and use of financial appraisal tools and project management software for capital programmes. Track record of leadership with proven ability to empower and motivate staff and to build and contribute to effective teams and relationships particularly with partners. Ability to lead by example. Experience of working successfully at a senior level in a complex multi-disciplinary organisation demonstrating an ability to contribute to corporate, directorate and divisional goals....

Housing Needs Research & Data Analyst Initial 3‑Month Contract | Newham | £400 per day (Umbrella) Full-Time (36 hrs/week) | Hybrid | 2-3 Days per Week at Dockside, Newham Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM Are you a data specialist passionate about using insight to shape public services and combat homelessness? Newham Council is seeking a Housing Needs Research & Data Analyst for a pivotal three‑month contract supporting a data‑driven transformation of Housing Needs services. 🔍 About the Role This role is central to Newham's mission to deliver a robust, intelligence‑led approach to tackling homelessness. You will turn complex datasets into actionable insight, influence strategy, and support senior leaders-including the Mayor, Cabinet, Councillors, Directors, and Chief Executive. Your work will directly shape decisions, performance improvements, and long‑term service design. 📊 What You'll Be Doing Data, Reporting & Business Intelligence Manage and operate key data...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Missile Test Architect subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.    Rate: £60.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bolton (depending on your preference)   Hybrid / Remote working: This role is a hybrid role, 1-2 days a week possibly in lab up to 3 in first weeks Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Missile Test Architect Job Description: The department are looking for experienced test equipment engineers that want to use their knowledge in a system/sub system management role. The role includes determining the project test equipment needs, managing the requirements for test equipment and managing the development through delivery and into service. In this role, you will be responsible for the projects test equipment and...