Salary: £45k - 50k per year + Monday to Friday
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Head Chef - Contract Catering - Berkshire – Up to £50,000
We're recruiting a Head Chef to lead a busy, high-volume contract catering operation within a secure corporate environment in Berkshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Head Chef who enjoys fresh food, team leadership and high-volume service. We're looking for someone organised, reliable and capable of leading from the front while maintaining exceptional standards across a fast-paced operation.
The Offer
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Up to £50,000 salary
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Monday to Friday
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Daytime hours (typically 6am–4pm)
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28 days holiday including bank holidays
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Free meals on shift
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Company pension
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Free parking on site
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Strong work-life balance
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Long-term career progression
The Operation
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Over 1,000 people on site daily,
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Large-scale contract catering operation,
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Main restaurant and grab-and-go outlet,
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Small hospitality offering.
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Team of 10 chefs on site.
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Fresh food-led environment.
The Food
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Fresh food prepared on site daily.
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Seasonal menu cycles.
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Breakfast and lunch service.
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Retail and grab-and-go concepts.
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High-volume fresh food production.
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Consistent focus on quality and presentation.
The Role
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Lead the day-to-day kitchen operation.
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Manage and develop the kitchen team.
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Drive food quality and consistency.
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Support menu planning and development.
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Oversee ordering, stock control and food costs.
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Ensure full HACCP, allergen and health & safety compliance.
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Maintain strong standards across all food offers.
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Support the wider operation and hospitality events when required.
About You
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Proven Head Chef experience within B&I or contract catering.
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Strong fresh food background.
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Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com
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