Relief Chef — Mon-Fri, 7am–3pm | Contract Catering

OCS; Reading; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-Winning Employer

Digital Learning

Retail Perks With Hapi app

Professional Growth

Flexible Pay

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a relief chef to cover a 7am–3pm shift, Monday to Friday, at our site in Reading. You will handle day-to-day food preparation, manage the cooking process at your station, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality dishes.

The role requires Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent, while City & Guilds certification is preferred. You will work with a culinary team, adhere to safety and hygiene standards, and support inventory and stock control.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef in a similar role within contract catering.
• Experience handling day-to-day food preparation and meeting site standards.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day food preparation and duties assigned by senior chefs to meet the site’s standards and quality.
• Manage the cooking process at your station for several dishes, ensuring timely delivery of food.
• Follow safety, hygiene, and correct use of utensils and equipment on site.
• Notify Senior Chefs when inventory is running low to keep kitchen stocked with fresh ingredients.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to maintain high-quality food and service throughout the shift.

Skills

Proven Chef experience

Contract Catering experience

Multitasking under pressure

Teamwork and communication

Education

Level 2 in Catering & Hospitality or equivalent

City & Guilds certification (preferred)

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a relief chef to cover a 7am–3pm shift, Monday to Friday, at our site in Reading. You will handle day-to-day food preparation, manage the cooking process at your station, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality dishes.

The role requires Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent, while City & Guilds certification is preferred. You will work with a culinary team, adhere to safety and hygiene standards, and support inventory and stock control.