Commis Chef

👨‍🍳 Commis Chef - Train, Grow & Thrive with Enhanced Pay & Perks 👩‍🍳
📍 Location: Reading
📅 Start Date: September 2025
💼 Contract Type: Permanent, Term-Time Only
⏱️ Hours: 36 hours per week
💰 Salary: £22,858 - £26,707 pro rata
Looking to kickstart your culinary career in a supportive, professional kitchen?
Want to earn while you learn, with real development opportunities and enhanced pay?
Blue Arrow is recruiting Commis Chefs to join a passionate catering team in Reading - where fresh food, teamwork, and training come together.
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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 (pro rata)
* 💷 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:
* 🔪 Assisting with food prep and cooking under supervision
* 📋 Learning HACCP and food safety procedures
* 🧾 Supporting stock control and kitchen organisation
* 👥 Working alongside experienced chefs in a large brigade
* 🧠 Developing your skills and confidence in a busy kitchen
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🎓 What you'll need:
* 🎓 NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery (or working towards it)
* ✅ Level 2 Food Safety
* 💬 Willingness to learn and grow
* 💪 Positive attitude and team spirit
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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 start your journey in the kitchen? Apply now and grow with Blue Arrow!

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