Assistant Chef

Compass Group; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Bolton is seeking a passionate Assistant Chef to prepare exceptional food experiences. You will oversee menu changes, support customer feedback implementation, and maintain hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant culinary qualifications and experience in a chef role, along with a passion for great-tasting food and excellent customer service. Join us to make a positive impact in the food service industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Ability to comply with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations.
• Experience supervising a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Listening to and acting on customer feedback.

Skills

Passion for food

Excellent customer service

Team supervision

Flexibility in working hours

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Assistant Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for DINE on a full-time basis contracted to 35 hours per week. As an Assistant Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food that brightens our clients' and customers' days, within the market-leading food service company in the UK. We offer opportunities for career progression, as we invest in our people, celebrate individuality, and recognize employees who excel.

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to DINE? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
• Listening to and acting on customer feedback to enhance our offerings
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing DINE and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to ensure kitchens are well-stocked
• Maintaining hygiene standards through cleaning responsibilities
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Assistant Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and excellent customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have experience supervising a team
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Be flexible in working hours

Personality behind every plate

DINE provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of experience, we pride ourselves on a personalized approach and outstanding service. We focus on creating great menus, promoting sustainability, and working with local suppliers and communities. Our menus feature locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients, aiming for Climate Zero by 2030.

Our secret ingredient - our people!

If you have what it takes to join some of the best in the food service industry, we want to hear from you. Explore our live vacancies today, including roles for chefs, customer assistants, support, and office staff.

Job Reference: com/0108/99758001/52473716/BU #DINE

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities for career advancement. We celebrate the diverse talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered, and to thrive—because diversity is our strength!