Temporary Chef - Reading

Quest Employment Ltd.; Reading; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Weekly pay

Flexible shifts

Professional kitchen environment

Job summary

Quest Employment Ltd. is recruiting for experienced Chefs to join a busy warehouse kitchen in Reading RG6. Flexible/ad-hoc shifts and a competitive pay rate of £15.21 per hour are on offer.

As part of a small kitchen team, you will prepare and cook hot and cold meals for on-site staff, maintain high hygiene standards, and assist with setup, stock rotation and service during peak break times. Reliable transport to RG6 is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Chef, Cook or Kitchen Assistant in a commercial or volume catering environment.
• Valid Food Hygiene Certificate (Food Safety Level 2 or equivalent preferred).
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and allergen management.
• Punctual, hard-working and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking wholesome hot and cold meals for warehouse staff on site.
• Maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene and food safety.
• Assisting with daily kitchen setup, food prep, stock rotation and station management.
• Ensuring smooth meal service during peak break times.

Skills

Chef/Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Attention to details

Teamwork

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Location: Reading (RG6)

Pay Rate: £15.21 per hour

Shift Pattern: Flexible / Ad-hoc

Are you an experienced Cook or Chef looking for flexible hours and competitive pay? We are currently recruiting for reliable Chefs to join a kitchen team based within a large warehouse facility in the RG6 area of Reading.

The Role

• Preparing and cooking wholesome hot and cold meals for warehouse staff on site.

• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, kitchen cleanliness, and food safety standards.

• Assisting with daily kitchen setup, food prep, stock rotation, and station management.

• Ensuring smooth and efficient meal service during peak break times.

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Chef, Cook, or Kitchen Assistant in a commercial or volume catering environment.

• Valid Food Hygiene Certificate (Food Safety Level 2 or equivalent preferred).

• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and allergen management.

• Punctual, hard-working, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

• Reliable transportation to travel to Reading RG6.

Benefits

• Competitive Rate: £15.21 per hour

• Flexibility: Work ad-hoc shifts that suit your availability

• Weekly pay

• Professional and fast-paced kitchen environment