Production Chef

????? 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.

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??? 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.

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? 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

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????? 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

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?? 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

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Typical shifts include:

?? 7am-2:30pm | ?? 8am-2:45pm | ?? 1pm-9pm | ?? 2:15pm-10pm

Weekend work available - earn significantly more!

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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.

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