Breakfast Chef: Flexible Early Shifts & Perks

De Vere; Mortimer; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Leisure Club access

Birthday day off + £20 voucher

Annual 2-night stay with dinner

£50 colleague rates

28 days holiday (33 with progression)

Employee recognition events

Job summary

De Vere Wokefield Estate is seeking a Breakfast Chef to join the kitchen brigade in Mortimer, Reading. The role offers a full-time schedule, five days out of seven, with shifts from 4am to 12.30pm, including weekends and bank holidays. Flexibility is essential to meet business needs.

You will prepare and cook a range of breakfast dishes for the buffet, ensuring everything is ready for service and presented to a high standard. You’ll maintain cleanliness and health & safety across your shift.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Chef in a busy kitchen environment.
• Enjoys early mornings and brings a positive start to the day.
• Good eye for detail and pride in presenting food to a high standard.
• Excellent organisation and time management for breakfast service.
• High standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of breakfast dishes for the buffet.
• Ensure everything is prepared and ready for breakfast service.
• Maintain dishes' freshness and presentation throughout the morning.
• Work alongside kitchen and restaurant teams to ensure smooth service.
• Keep your section clean, organised and hygienic throughout your shift.

Skills

Chef experience

Early mornings

Attention to detail

Time management

Food hygiene

Job description

De Vere Wokefield Estate is seeking a Breakfast Chef to join the kitchen brigade in Mortimer, Reading. The role offers a full-time schedule, five days out of seven, with shifts from 4am to 12.30pm, including weekends and bank holidays. Flexibility is essential to meet business needs.

You will prepare and cook a range of breakfast dishes for the buffet, ensuring everything is ready for service and presented to a high standard. You’ll maintain cleanliness and health & safety across your shift.