Agency Chefs - Reading & Surrounding Areas

HR-CL Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay £17–£22

Paid for every hour

Flexible shifts

Mon-Fri day shifts

Evenings & weekends

Full/Part-time opportunities

Ongoing assignments

Work in various kitchens

Recruitment support

Job summary

Jubilee Hospitality is recruiting Agency Chefs to work across Reading and the surrounding areas. Candidates should have a full UK driving licence and transport, as assignments span multiple locations.

We offer flexible agency shifts, competitive hourly pay (£17–£22), paid for every hour worked, and opportunities across a range of professional kitchens in schools, hotels, banqueting, and restaurants.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' professional chef experience.
• Experience as a Chef, Chef de Partie (CDP), Sous Chef or above.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Chef experience

Driving licence

Job description

Agency Chefs - Reading & Surrounding Areas

Jubilee Hospitality is currently recruiting experienced Agency Chefs to work across Reading and the surrounding areas. Ideally, candidates will have a full UK driving licence and access to their own transport, as assignments will be available across multiple locations.

Are you an experienced chef looking for flexible agency work, competitive pay and the opportunity to work in a variety of professional kitchens?

Whether you're looking for full-time hours, part-time work or additional shifts to fit around your existing commitments, Jubilee Hospitality has a range of opportunities available.

What We Offer

• £17–£22 per hour, depending on experience and assignment
• Paid for every hour worked
• Flexible agency shifts to suit your availability
• Monday to Friday day shifts available
• Optional evenings and weekends
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Ongoing assignments throughout the year
• Opportunities to work in a variety of professional kitchens
• Dedicated hospitality recruitment support

Where You'll Work

As an Agency Chef with Jubilee Hospitality, you'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of catering environments, including:

• Schools and education settings
• Hotels and leisure facilities
• Banqueting and events
• Restaurants and pubs

You’ll gain experience across different kitchens, meet new teams and enjoy the flexibility that agency work can offer.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from reliable, experienced chefs who can confidently step into different kitchen environments.

To be considered, you'll need:

• At least 2 years' professional chef experience
• Experience as a Chef, Chef de Partie (CDP), Sous Chef or above
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen standards
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A reliable, flexible and professional approach
• The confidence to adapt quickly to different kitchen environments

A current Enhanced DBS certificate is advantageous but not essential. We can support suitable candidates with obtaining one where required.

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is strongly preferred, as you may be required to travel to different client locations across Reading and the surrounding areas.

Why Work with Jubilee Hospitality?

For over 20 years, Jubilee has connected talented chefs with leading hospitality and contract catering employers across the UK.

As an established hospitality recruitment agency, we understand the demands of working in professional kitchens. Our aim is to provide chefs with regular opportunities, competitive rates and flexible assignments that work around their lifestyle.

Whether you're an experienced agency chef or looking to make the move into agency work, we'd love to hear from you.

Jubilee Hospitality is acting as an employment business in relation to this role.