<h2><strong>👨‍🍳 Chef - Contract Catering - Reading - £25k p/a - Term Time Only 👨‍🍳</strong></h2><p>We're looking for a reliable, motivated <strong>Chef</strong> to join our friendly contract catering team at a busy education site in <strong>Reading</strong>. This role is perfect for someone who wants great work-life balance with <strong>Monday-Friday daytime hours</strong> and <strong>term‑time only working</strong>.</p><h3><strong>📍 The Role</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Salary: £25,000 per year</strong></li><li><strong>Monday to Friday</strong></li><li><strong>7:00am - 3:30pm</strong></li><li><strong>40 hours per week</strong></li><li><strong>38 weeks per year</strong></li><li><em>(term time + inset days)</em></li><li>Supporting a busy kitchen producing <strong>300+ covers per day</strong></li></ul><h3><strong>🔥 Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul><li>Preparing fresh, nutritious meals for students and staff</li><li>Supporting the Chef Manager with daily operations</li><li>Ensuring food safety, allergen compliance and kitchen hygiene standards</li><li>Helping with menu prep, service, and occasional themed days</li><li>Working efficiently in a high‑volume environment</li></ul><h3><strong>🌟 About You</strong></h3><ul><li>Previous experience as a Chef in contract catering, education, or similar environment</li><li>Strong kitchen skills and ability to work at pace</li><li>Reliable, positive, and a good team player</li><li>Passion for delivering consistent, high‑quality food</li></ul><h3><strong>✨ What We Offer</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Excellent work-life balance - no evenings or weekends!</strong></li><li>Term‑time only working</li><li>Supportive and friendly team</li><li>Opportunities for training and development</li></ul><h2> </h2><p>Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.</p>

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