95 Best hygiene Jobs in Reading (June 2025)

Job Title: Temporary School Catering Assistant (Agency) Location: Theale/Reading Contract Type: Temporary DBS: Enhanced DBS Required We are currently seeking a reliable and hardworking Catering Assistant to join our team on a temporary basis at a local school. As part of the school catering service, you will assist with food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas. Key Responsibilities: Assist in food preparation and serving meals to students and staff. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen and dining areas. Support the kitchen team in ensuring the smooth running of daily catering operations. Requirements: Enhanced DBS check (mandatory). Experience in catering or kitchen work is preferred but not essential. Ability to work well within a team. A positive and professional attitude. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a friendly and supportive environment within a school setting!

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HALAL MEAT SUPPLY LTD

Cut, saw, and portion carcasses into manageable sections for further processing or sale. Remove bones, gristle, surplus fat, rind, and other waste materials from meat cuts to prepare high-quality products. Cut and portion meat into chops, joints, steaks, mince, and other customer-ready items. Maintain a clean, organised, and sanitary work environment by regularly cleaning tools, equipment, and work surfaces. Follow all food hygiene, safety, and handling procedures in compliance with regulatory standards. Assist in stock rotation and help manage inventory to ensure freshness and reduce waste.

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YAN 512 COMPANY LIMITED

Job overview: YAN 512 COMPANY LIMITED (brand name Take Your Time) is a brand-new Pan-Asian restaurant set to open in Reading in May 2025. We are committed to blending diverse Asian flavors with modern culinary creativity to create a unique dining experience. Our menu primarily features Taiwanese street snacks, Southeast Asian cuisine (including Thai and Indonesian), selected Japanese dishes, and Western cuisine. Signature items include Taiwanese braised pork rice, beef noodle soup, spicy mala duck blood vermicelli soup, Indonesian-style stuffed pancake (Martabak), Thai tom yum goong pasta, as well as fusion-style dishes like tomahawk steak, lamb rack, and baked fish. We are looking for a chef who is passionate about Asian cuisine and open to innovation to join our opening team. You will be involved in daily kitchen operations, dish preparation, and menu development to ensure the quality, flavor, and creativity of all dishes. Key Responsibilities • Prepare, cook, and plate a variety of Asian fusion dishes according to the menu, ensuring consistent quality and presentation; • Operate kitchen equipment proficiently and maintain high standards of hygiene and safety during food preparation; • Manage ingredient inventory, assist with purchasing, minimize waste, and ensure fresh and cost-effective kitchen supplies; • Collaborate closely with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations and efficient dish output; • Adjust and design seasonal or festive specialty dishes; • Guide and train junior kitchen staff to enhance the team’s overall professional standards; • Comply with food safety regulations and internal operational procedures, ensuring a clean and orderly kitchen environment; • Assist in establishing kitchen systems and testing operational processes, and participate in food tastings and adjustments. Who We’re Looking For (qualifications, experience and skills) • At least 2 years of professional chef experience in the food service industry, with a preference for those familiar with Asian cuisines; • Familiarity with Taiwanese, Southeast Asian (Japanese, Thai, Indonesian), or Western cuisine; fusion cuisine experience is a plus; • Strong knife skills and cooking techniques, able to independently prepare and produce a variety of dishes; • Passion for kitchen work and a spirit of innovation, with a willingness to contribute to menu development and flavor refinement; • Team player with strong collaboration skills to work closely with fellow chefs and front-of-house staff; • Knowledge of kitchen hygiene standards and food safety regulations, maintaining a high-standard working environment; • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting while maintaining high output quality under pressure; • Basic English communication skills, able to understand instructions and kitchen procedures; • Willingness to help build kitchen systems, workflows, and culture from the ground up.

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