Night Chef

Overview

Night Chef — Part-time. Department:
Supply Chain and Operations (Non Driver or Operative Roles). Compensation: up to GBP 20,019 per year.

Reading - Chef - Night Shift - Part time
Salary: £20,019

Shift: Monday - Thursday, 20:30 till 2:30am

Hours:

24 per week

• Prepare food ingredients and assist in the cooking process.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary food preparation area.
• Cook simple meals for up to 150 internal colleagues per shift.
• Assist in planning menus and setting up catering events as required.
• Rota organisation and general kitchen coordination.
• Undertake cashier duties and operate a till for contactless payments.
• Collaborate with the team to clean and wash up in the kitchen and dining areas.

• Previous kitchen experience in cooking and food handling in a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment.
• Ability to quickly learn new skills in the kitchen and on computer systems (Microsoft Office).
• Level 3 in Food Safety Supervision for catering and Level 2 HACCP.
• Customer service skills.
• Card payment experience is advantageous but not essential; basic training can be provided.
• Desire to learn and contribute, with problem-solving and a positive can-do attitude.

• Wagestream – Access to an app for early access to earned salary and financial wellbeing support.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Help at Hand - 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy, and other health and wellbeing services for you and your family.
• Life assurance.
• Sysco Perks – discounts across products and services.
• Discounted purchase of Brakes products.
• Heavily subsidised colleague canteen.

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We focus on your potential and cultivate a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and opportunities. We are committed to belonging and inclusion and will support you during your application. If you need adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact our resourcing team.

Brakes is the UK’s largest food service supplier, delivering high-quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from a nationwide network to pubs, restaurants, schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. We have an 8,000-strong workforce and are growing.