Commis Chef

University of Reading - Campus Commerce

Location: Reading

Salary: £24,685 to £26,093 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 4th September 2025

Closes: 28th September 2025

Job Ref: SRF51760

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 28 September 2025. Interviews to be held in W/C 29th September 2025.

Candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

We are looking for a Cook who shares our passion for great food to join us on our journey to create the best campus food experience. This post is a junior post within our team and will involve working with our Aspiring Chef team. This Post will help develop any aspiring chefs core skills and future progression with in the team.

We produce fresh, nutritious and tasty dishes from scratch, with our menus changing daily and following seasonality across six kitchens.

We are committed to the 24 Principles of Menus of Change, guiding our thinking around nutrition and sustainability. We are the first European Member of the Menus of Change Universities Research Collaborative (MCURC). MCURC is a group of 70 like-minded Universities committed to using academic and operational research to improve the health of individuals and the planet.

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Team Structure: The University operate three teams of Chefs, each reporting to a Head Chef covering our Hotel, Cafes, Bars, Event Catering and large Dining Halls. Staff regularly move between teams to ensure professional development.

We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying. We do not consider applications from individuals who do not have the right to work in the UK for this position.

Please see the attached job description and personal specification for further details. All applications must be made via the University website via the 'Apply' button above.

For more information, please contact: Contact Name: Karlene Gaskell, Contact Job Title: Executive Chef, Contact Email: k.e.gaskell@reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.