Chef & Cook jobs in WokinghamCreate job alerts

We are seeking a talented and passionate Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in culinary arts, with experience in a high-paced kitchen environment. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality dishes, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring that all food is prepared to the highest standards of taste and presentation. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Prepare, c...\n\n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

We are seeking a talented and passionate Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in culinary arts, with experience in a high-paced kitchen environment. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality dishes, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring that all food is prepared to the highest standards of taste and presentation. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Prepare, c...\n\n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Job summary\n \n \nAre you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards, Barchester is the place to be! Your Benefits and Rewards Working days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a week Rewarding Excellence' bonus where you will be financially rewarded up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend' scheme, earning up to £500 per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts with big brands, supermarkets and travel companies Free access to medical specialists, who are on hand for a second opinion if you need it Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Tax Code Review Service to check you're on the right code and paying the right level of tax Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside your colleagues nationwide Your Experience and Qualifications A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent Experience in leading, motivating and inspiring a team Experience of working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutrition The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homes Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus Experience working with a front of house team to ensure the restaurants are set up to a high standard Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH Knowledge around modified diets using the IDDSI framework (If new to care, we will train and develop chefs on these techniques) Your Role and Responsibilities Lead, motivate and inspire\n Main duties of the job\n \n \nAs a Head Chef in a care home setting with Barchester Healthcare, this role promises a better work-life balance without the usual split shifts and long hours typically found in the hospitality industry. You will lead, motivate, and inspire a team to deliver high-quality dishes, ensuring menu development aligns with the person-centred approach focusing on the residents taste and nutrition. You'll use fresh produce to craft wholesome meals and delectable baked goods from scratch. Aside from culinary responsibilities, the role entails managing the kitchen team, working with the front of house to ensure high standards for the dining areas, and keeping budgets and stock in check. With rewarding benefits such as bonuses for excellent inspections and access to counselling and medical opinions, this position is as rewarding as it is challenging. Furthermore, Barchester offers development opportunities through their Chef Academy and apprenticeships, encouraging continuous learning and growth within the role.\n About us\n \n \nBarchester Healthcare provides a range of services tailored to the needs of the elderly and vulnerable adults, with a focus on providing quality care and hospitality. Known for operating numerous care homes and hospitals, Barchester is committed to bringing a homely and warm environment through their dedicated staff and services. The organisation emphasizes high standards and quality, striving to create a welcoming atmosphere for every resident. With a comprehensive approach to care, they offer person-centred services, including specialist dementia care, tailored to suit individual needs. Employees at Barchester have access to continuous learning and development opportunities, including their renowned Barchester Chef Academy and Learning and Development team, which provide industry-recognised training and apprenticeships. In addition to professional growth, they provide numerous benefits and rewards for their staff, supporting a healthy work-life balance, recognizing excellence, and fostering a positive working culture. This nurturing environment makes Barchester a sought-after employer for healthcare and ancillary professionals alike.\n \n Job description\n \n Job responsibilities\n \n \nAre you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards, Barchester is the place to be!\n \n Your Benefits and Rewards\n \n\n • Working days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a week\n, • Rewarding Excellence' bonus where you will be financially rewarded up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection\n, • Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend' scheme, earning up to £500* per referral\n, • Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts with big brands, supermarkets and travel companies\n, • Free access to medical specialists, who are on hand for a second opinion if you need it\n, • Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services\n, • Tax Code Review Service to check you're on the right code and paying the right level of tax\n, • Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside your colleagues nationwide\n\n Your Experience and Qualifications \n \n\n • A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents\n, • Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent\n, • Experience in leading, motivating and inspiring a team\n, • Experience of working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutrition\n, • The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homes\n, • Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus\n, • Experience working with a front of house team to ensure the restaurants are set up to a high standard\n, • Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH\n, • Knowledge around modified diets using the IDDSI framework (If new to care, we will train and develop chefs on these techniques)\n\n Your Role and Responsibilities\n \n\n • Lead, motivate and inspire a team, develop and upskill where required\n, • Menu development, tailoring around residents to ensure we deliver person-centred hospitality\n, • Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked of the highest standards\n, • Bake fresh cakes, scones and breads from scratch\n, • Assist the front of house team with setting up of the dining areas\n, • Work within budget, complete regular audits and stock control\n, • Create a warm, efficient and fun environment\n, • Ongoing recruitment and retention\n, • Managing the performance of the kitchen team and front of house\n\n \nAs a Head Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours. Our chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus, whilst also taking ownership of their kitchen and ongoing team development.\n \n \nWe are exceptionally proud of our Barchester Chef Academy, where chefs have the opportunity to learn new techniques and further develop their skills, whilst also sharing their knowledge to support the growth of others across the business. This fantastic academy experience is held throughout the year and is offered to all of our chefs.\n \n \nOur internal Learning and Development team also offer industry recognised apprenticeships and further qualifications to chefs and hospitality team members who are looking to build upon and/or develop their skills. \n \n \nInterested? If you are a motivated and dedicated chef who is ready to be part of something special, apply today!\n \n \n*Terms & conditions apply\n \n \n0854\n \n \nJob description \n Job responsibilities\n \n \nAre you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards, Barchester is the place to be!\n \n Your Benefits and Rewards\n \n\n • Working days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a week\n, • Rewarding Excellence' bonus where you will be financially rewarded up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection\n, • Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend' scheme, earning up to £500* per referral\n, • Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts with big brands, supermarkets and travel companies\n, • Free access to medical specialists, who are on hand for a second opinion if you need it\n, • Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services\n, • Tax Code Review Service to check you're on the right code and paying the right level of tax\n, • Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside your colleagues nationwide\n\n Your Experience and Qualifications \n \n\n • A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents\n, • Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent\n, • Experience in leading, motivating and inspiring a team\n, • Experience of working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutrition\n, • The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homes\n, • Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus\n, • Experience working with a front of house team to ensure the restaurants are set up to a high standard\n, • Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH\n, • Knowledge around modified diets using the IDDSI framework (If new to care, we will train and develop chefs on these techniques)\n\n Your Role and Responsibilities\n \n\n • Lead, motivate and inspire a team, develop and upskill where required\n, • Menu development, tailoring around residents to ensure we deliver person-centred hospitality\n, • Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked of the highest standards\n, • Bake fresh cakes, scones and breads from scratch\n, • Assist the front of house team with setting up of the dining areas\n, • Work within budget, complete regular audits and stock control\n, • Create a warm, efficient and fun environment\n, • Ongoing recruitment and retention\n, • Managing the performance of the kitchen team and front of house\n\n \nAs a Head Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours. Our chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus, whilst also taking ownership of their kitchen and ongoing team development.\n \n \nWe are exceptionally proud of our Barchester Chef Academy, where chefs have the opportunity to learn new techniques and further develop their skills, whilst also sharing their knowledge to support the growth of others across the business. This fantastic academy experience is held throughout the year and is offered to all of our chefs.\n \n \nOur internal Learning and Development team also offer industry recognised apprenticeships and further qualifications to chefs and hospitality team members who are looking to build upon and/or develop their skills. \n \n \nInterested? If you are a motivated and dedicated chef who is ready to be part of something special, apply today!\n \n \n*Terms & conditions apply\n \n \n0854\n \n Person Specification\n \n Qualifications\n \n Essential\n \n \n\n • Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent\n\n \n Person Specification \n Qualifications\n \n Essential\n \n \n\n • Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent\n\n \n Disclosure and Barring Service Check\n \n \nThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.\n \n Employer details\n \n Employer name\n \n \nBarchester Healthcare\n Address\n \n \nBarchester Healthcare\n \n \nBracknell\n \n \nRG42 1FW\n \n \nUnited Kingdom\n \n Employer's website

Sous Chef \n Wokingham \n £35,000 – £38,000 per annum \n Permanent | Full-time \n Are you an experienced Sous Chef looking for your next opportunity, or a strong Chef de Partie ready to take the next step in your career? \n We’re working with an established independent hospitality business in the Wokingham area who are looking for a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join their kitchen team. \n This is a great opportunity to take on real responsibility within a quality, fresh-food environment, supporting the Head Chef in leading the kitchen while continuing to develop your own management and culinary experience. \n The role \n Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen and help maintain consistently high standards throughout preparation and service. \n You’ll also have the opportunity to lead the team in the Head Chef’s absence and support the development of other chefs within the kitchen. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen\n, • Leading the kitchen confidently when required\n, • Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to a consistently high standard\n, • Maintaining quality and presentation throughout service\n, • Supervising and supporting junior members of the kitchen team\n, • Assisting with stock control, ordering and minimising waste\n, • Maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards\n, • Helping ensure smooth and efficient service during busy periods\n, • Working closely with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams\n, • Contributing ideas and supporting ongoing menu development\n\n About you \n We’d love to hear from experienced Sous Chefs, but this could also be an excellent opportunity for a strong Chef de Partie who feels ready to step up. \n You’ll ideally have: \n\n • Experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Chef de Partie within a fresh-food environment\n, • Confidence running a section and helping lead a kitchen team\n, • Strong cooking and presentation skills\n, • Good organisational skills and the ability to perform under pressure\n, • Experience with stock control and ordering\n, • A good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety\n, • A positive, hands-on and team-focused approach\n, • A genuine passion for quality, fresh food\n, • The ambition to continue developing your kitchen-management experience\n\n Hours & package \n £35,000 – £38,000 per annum, depending on experience. \n This is a permanent, full-time position within a busy hospitality operation. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays will be required. \n For the right person, this is a great opportunity to join an established kitchen, take on genuine responsibility and continue progressing within an independent hospitality business. \n Interested? \n If you’re an experienced Sous Chef looking for a fresh challenge, or a talented Chef de Partie ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you!

Chef de Partie \n \n Wokingham \n £32,000 – £35,000 per annum \n Permanent | Full-time \n \n Are you a talented Chef de Partie looking for your next opportunity within a quality, fresh-food kitchen? \n We’re working with an established independent hospitality business in the Wokingham area who are looking for a passionate and reliable Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team. \n This is a great opportunity for a chef who takes real pride in their food, enjoys working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and wants to continue developing within a supportive and professional kitchen environment. \n The role \n Working as part of an experienced kitchen team, you’ll take responsibility for your section and play an important part in delivering consistently high standards throughout service. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to a consistently high standard\n, • Taking ownership of your section during preparation and service\n, • Ensuring quality and presentation standards are maintained\n, • Keeping your section organised, clean and well prepared\n, • Monitoring stock levels and supporting effective stock control\n, • Maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards\n, • Working closely with the wider kitchen team during busy services\n, • Supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive kitchen environment\n\n About you \n We’re looking for someone who is passionate about cooking and comfortable working within a busy fresh-food kitchen. \n You’ll ideally have: \n\n • Previous experience as a Chef de Partie within a fresh-food restaurant, hotel or similar environment\n, • Confidence running your own section\n, • Strong preparation, cooking and presentation skills\n, • A good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety\n, • The ability to remain organised and calm during busy services\n, • A positive, reliable and team-focused approach\n, • A genuine interest in quality ingredients and developing your skills further\n\n Applications from strong chefs looking to continue progressing their careers are very welcome. \n Hours & package \n £32,000 – £35,000 per annum, depending on experience. \n This is a permanent, full-time position within a busy hospitality operation, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends will be required. \n For the right person, it offers the opportunity to join an established kitchen, work with quality fresh ingredients and continue developing within a growing independent hospitality business. \n \n Interested? \n If you’re a Chef de Partie looking for a fresh challenge in the Wokingham area, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re hiring Chefs to join the kitchen team at Sedero Lounge. Part of Loungers, proudly named Casual Dining Group of the Year 2026. Offering up to £12.71/hr + tips, paid breaks, staff food every shift, and 50% off food & drinks from day one this a great next step for an experienced Chef, Chef de Partie, Line Cheff, Grill chef! About the Role\n Lounges are pretty special places, and what makes them so special is the brilliant people who work in them. \n We’re looking for a Chefto join our busy, friendly, supportive, and reliable kitchen team. As part of our chef team, you’ll be all aboutdelivering our flexible all-day menu, done right, every time. Working alongside your Head Chef and team, you’ll make sure every dish hits spec, the kitchen runs smoothly, and standards stay high from prep to plate. \n We’re a growing brand with 300+ sites across England and Wales. Whether you’re building a career or just want flexible work, there’s a place for you here. What’s in it For You?\n\n • Hourly pay + tips. Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked\n, • Hourly paid flexible contract. Ideal for part-time, full-time, or flexible work seekers. This role is likely to include evening and weekend work\n, • Free meal on every shift no matter the length\n, • Christmas and Boxing Day off\n, • Genuine career development with our career pathways and bitesize training courses\n, • 50% discount on food and drinks from day one. Including alcohol across all our brands (Lounge, Cosy Club, & Brightside) from day one\n, • The most talked-about staff party in hospitality — Loungefest!\n, • Long service awards – Vouchers/Extra money\n, • Early access to your pay with Stream\n, • Emotional and practical support via the Licensed Trade Charity\nWhat You’ll do\n\n, • Cook fresh food to spec; from tapas dishes, to all day Lounge breakfasts\n, • Support the Head Chef with prep, service, and standards\n, • Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and fully prepped\n, • Follow food safety & allergen processes at all times\n, • Work as one team with FOH to deliver a great experience\nWhat You’ll Bring\n\n, • A passion for real cooking and quality food\n, • Someone the team can count on — you show up, you're on time, and you give it everything when you're there\n, • Energy, pace, and a positive attitude\n, • Team player with good communication\n, • Able to work efficiently under pressure\n, • Experience as a Grill Chef, Line Chef or Chef de Partie in a high-volume kitchen\n #J-18808-Ljbffr

Here at Brunning and Price we offer Level 1, 2 and 3 apprenticeships to help you grow in your role.If you’re ready for the challenge we’re ready for you.Basic up to £32,000, plus tronc (that’s your card tips that are paid into your bank).We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals

Our South American Adventure as a Head Chef. Inspired by the bold flavours, colour and soul of Latin America, our kitchens are fast‑paced, energetic places where passion, pace and personality come together and our Head Chefs set the standard. You’ll inspire, train and develop your chefs, run s

The role involves collaborating closely with the Head Chef, leading kitchen operations, and maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and service. Managers or Chefs to the company. Earn while you learn - we partner with national training provider HIT to support our work-based Le

Are you a talented Chef de Partie looking for your next opportunity within a quality, fresh-food kitchen?.We’re working with an established independent hospitality business in the Wokingham area who are looking for a passionate and reliable Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team.This is a great

This is a field-based role supporting the Executive Chef team wherever there's a gap to fill, stepping in as acting Head Chef or supporting a Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen duties and deputising as Sous Chef when needed. Experience at Head Chef or Sous Chef level within quality-led, fresh food ki

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a full time basis contracted to 35 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all wi

Caterplus - Food That Feels Like Home.That's what we do every day at Caterplus.We cook fresh, honest meals that bring people together in over-55 communities across the UK.Food that means something - not just something on a plate.If you care about food, people, and doing things properly, you'll feel

Supporting the Head Chef in running all aspects of the kitchen, from service to supplier management. Leading the brigade in the Head Chefs absence and ensuring smooth service. Owned by a former chef, this gastropub prides itself on a menu that evolves with the best ingredients available, working clo

You’ll also have the opportunity to lead the team in the Head Chef’s absence and support the development of other chefs within the kitchen. Are you an experienced Sous Chef looking for your next opportunity, or a strong Chef de Partie ready to take the next step in your career?. Working closely

As a Senior sous chef you will be responsible for the smooth running of the kitchen with the head chef, you will ensre all the prep is ready for service, manage the chef de partie team and ensure everything runs smoothly in the kitchen. They do create weekly specials based on what is available and i

An experienced Head Chef, Sous Chef or an ambitious chef ready to take the next step. Were looking for an ambitious Head Chef to take ownership of our kitchen and play a key role in the next stage of the pubs development.

Job Description Chef - Gibraltar Barracks/n /n Working in the Officers & Sgts Mess providing Breakfast, Lunch & dinner with events and functions Shift pattern: 5 days over 7/n /n /nWe're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full time

Job Description We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full time basis contracted to 35 hours per week. As a Chef De Partie, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and

You may have experience in catering as a chef, line cook, breakfast chef, section chef or chef de partie in a restaurant, gastro pub or the wider hospitality sector. Earn while you learn - we partner with national training provider HIT to support our work-based Level 3 Chef de Partie apprenticeships

CHARNLEY CARE HOMES LTD - BEECH HOUSE is seeking a compassionate chef to join our Beech House Care Home family.

British Garden Centres in Winnersh is seeking a skilled Cook/Chef to prepare delicious meals according to the menu.

We'll help you grow to Assistant Head Chef, then even to Head Chef. As an experienced Chef, you are the heart of our open kitchen. You'll know us for good times, bubbly pizza, and fresh pasta.

Assistant Head Chef / Sous Chef - Wokingham. As an Assistant Head Chef, you have a vital leadership role in our open kitchen. Partnering with the Head Chef, you'll step up to lead shifts, run the pass, and inspire the team during high-volume rushes.

Chef de Partie - Part Time - Bracknell. Chef De Partie - Part Time 16 - 20 hours. We are looking for an existing Chef de Partie or an excellent Commis Chef looking for their next step, who considers themselves to have a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes

Senior Sous Chef - Easthampstead Park Hotel Wokingham - Wokingham, Berkshire. Easthampstead Park Hotel, Wokingham, Berkshire.

Assistant Head Chef / Sous Chef - Bracknell. As an Assistant Head Chef, you have a vital leadership role in our open kitchen. Partnering with the Head Chef, you'll step up to lead shifts, run the pass, and inspire the team during high-volume rushes.

As Junior Sous Chef you'll be a key part of the Pineto Lounge kitchen; supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef, helping the team deliver great shifts every week, and making sure every dish that leaves the pass is something to be proud of. You are probably an existing Junior Sous Chef, or an experienc

Station Cook Stopsley (Weekend) - Stopsley Salary: GBP7,255 per annum rising to GBP7,608 per annum plus weekend allowance Basis: Part time Package: 10 hours per week, Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), Holiday allowance of 25 days (pro rata) plus public holidays on joining.

Prepares, cooks, and presents high-quality dishes, manages kitchen staff, and ensures food safety standards in a fast-paced kitchen.

Seeking an experienced cook for a part-time weekend role at a fire station, preparing meals for crews.

Head Chef needed to lead and inspire a team, develop menus, and ensure high-quality, nutritious dishes for residents, with opportunities for training and development.

Role: Senior Pastry Chef de Partie. Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a luxury hotel near Basingstoke in Hampshire and we have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Pastry Chef de Partie to join their team.

Seeking an experienced Sous Chef for a fresh food kitchen at The Greyhound, Brucan Pubs in Wokingham, UK, to support the head chef in menu delivery and kitchen management.

Seeking a Chef de Partie for a busy rural country house hotel near Reading, offering high-quality dining for restaurant service, private events, and functions.

Seeking a skilled Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef in providing exceptional food for weddings and events, involving kitchen operations and on-site execution.

Seeking an experienced Sous Chef for The Greyhound to deliver menu and kitchen management, supporting the head chef in a fresh food kitchen environment.

Experienced Sous Chef needed for a nursing home, offering a stable full-time role with daytime shifts and competitive salary, focusing on nutritious meals for residents.

You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality.

Are you a qualified Chef looking for more of a work life balance whilst looking for an opportunity to make what you do matter?. We are currently looking for a Peripatetic Chef to join the Barchester family to help support our care homes in and around our the region. If you are a passionate chef who

We are looking for exceptional Sushi Chefs at Sticks‘n’Sushi!. We love Sushi Chefs who can thrive in a kitchen full of pride, pace and energy. The ideal Sushi Chef candidate will:.

Prepare and cook a wide range of authentic Indian dishes to a consistently high standard.Demonstrate strong expertise in.Prepare ingredients, sauces, spice blends and mise en place efficiently.Maintain consistency in taste, quality, portion control and presentation.Follow recipes and kitchen standar

SousChef #ChefJobs #LondonChefs #CanaryWharf #HospitalityJobs #PubJobs #FreshFood. SOUS CHEF | CANARY WHARF | £43,000–£46,800. Looking for your next Sous Chef role in London?.

Our kitchen has a wonderful team of chefs who work very hard and are great at what they do, so its important we find the right Head Chef who is going to be supportive, friendly and hands-on, always ready to help in the different sections of the kitchen.