Jobs, fresher vacancy - Chef de Partie - Premium Pay, Top Perks & Career Growth! • Reading

Company: Blue Arrow

Reading

‍ Chef de Partie - Premium Pay, Top Perks & Career Growth! ‍ Location: Reading Start Date: asap Contract Type: Permanent ⏱️ Hours: 36 hours per week Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum Are you looking for a chef's role where you're truly valued? Want to be rewarded with enhanced pay for every extra hour you work? Ready to join a passionate, sustainability-focused brigade of chefs? Blue Arrow is recruiting experienced Chef de Parties to join a high-performing catering team in Reading. This is your chance to work with fresh ingredients, varied menus, and a supportive team - all while enjoying unbeatable benefits. ________________________________________ ✨ 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: * Preparing and cooking fresh food to high standards * Following HACCP and food safety procedures * Managing stock, ordering, and minimising waste * Supervising kitchen teams and deputising for Sous Chef * Contributing to menu development and customer satisfaction ________________________________________ What you'll need: * NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery (or equivalent) * ✅ Level 2 Food Safety * Experience in a commercial kitchen * Strong communication and problem-solving skills * Calm under pressure, with a passion for food and service ________________________________________ Typical shifts include: 7am-2:30pm | 8am-2:45pm | 1pm-9pm | 2:15pm-10pm Weekend work available - earn significantly more! ________________________________________ Ready to take your culinary career to the next level? Apply now and cook up a future 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.