Chef

Company: The Berkeley Scott Group
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Location: Reading
Job Description:

Chef – Reading & Surrounding Areas

Berkeley Scott Recruitment

Berkeley Scott Recruitment are currently seeking experienced Chefs to work across a range of education and healthcare sites, including schools, colleges, and hospitals, throughout Reading and surrounding areas.

Benefits for Our Chefs

  • Immediate starts available
  • Competitive pay: £15.00 – £20.00+ per hour (depending on experience and role)
  • Flexible shift patterns to suit your availability
  • Weekly pay for your hard work
  • Opportunities across multiple locations and sectors

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare, cook, and serve nutritious, high quality meals in line with education and healthcare catering standards
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and allergen legislation always
  • Cater for dietary requirements, allergies, and nutritional guidelines
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment
  • Support with menu planning, stock rotation, and waste control
  • Assist with service delivery during peak mealtimes in busy environments

Our Ideal Chef

  • Proven experience as a Chef (CDP, Sous Chef, or similar) – ESSENTIAL
  • Experience within schools, care homes, hospitals, or contract catering is highly desirable
  • Strong understanding of nutritional standards and special dietary needs
  • Level 2 Food Safety (minimum) or willingness to obtain
  • Enhanced DBS – ESSENTIAL
  • Ability to work efficiently in structured, compliance-driven kitchens
  • Reliable, professional, and adaptable
  • Driving licence preferred but not essential

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Posted: July 8th, 2026