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????? Production Chef - Central Kitchen, Big Volume, Bigger Rewards ????? ?? Location: Reading ?? Start Date: ASAP ?? Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent ?? Hours: 36 hours per week ?? Salary: 26,000 - 30,000 per annum ?? Enhanced Pay: Time and a half for overtime, double pay on Sundays Are you a skilled chef who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen? Want to be part of a central production team crafting hundreds of meals daily? Blue Arrow is recruiting Production Chefs to join a large-scale catering operation in Reading - where your precision, speed, and passion will be rewarded. ________________________________________ ??? About the Role: Work from a central production kitchen preparing 600 meals a day, supplying a network of eateries, bars, and restaurants across the estate. You'll be part of a skilled brigade focused on quality, consistency, and sustainability. ________________________________________ ? What's in it for you? ??? Free meals on duty ?? Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate ?? Double pay on Sundays ?? Christmas & Easter off - all kitchens close for the holidays ?? 36 days annual leave ?? Pension contribution - 5%, rising to 7% after 5 years ????? Training & development - NVQs available ?? Chef competitions - showcase your skills ?? Variety of kitchens - across a large estate ?? On-site parking available ?? Fresh food focus - sustainability at the heart of every dish ________________________________________ ????? What you'll be doing: ?? Producing large volumes of fresh meals to exacting standards ?? Following HACCP and food safety procedures ?? Managing stock, ordering, and minimising waste ?? Working closely with the Head Chef and wider team ?? Supporting menu development and operational efficiency ________________________________________ ?? What you'll need: ?? NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery (or equivalent) ? Level 2 Food Safety ?? Experience in a commercial or production kitchen ?? Strong communication and organisational skills ?? Calm under pressure, with a passion for food and teamwork ________________________________________ Typical shifts include: ?? 7am-2:30pm | ?? 8am-2:45pm | ?? 1pm-9pm | ?? 2:15pm-10pm Weekend work available - earn significantly more! ________________________________________ Ready to feed the future? Apply now and power up your career with Blue Arrow! Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people. TPBN1_UKTJ