Assistant Chef

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Horwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company is seeking an Assistant Chef to create exceptional food experiences. The role involves preparing high-quality meals, overseeing menu changes, and improving food services. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and experience in a culinary setting. The company emphasizes sustainability and the use of local ingredients. This position is full-time, with a commitment to developing talent within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role is required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food.
• Overseeing menu changes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve food services.
• Listening to customer feedback.
• Supporting the creation of new menus.
• Representing the brand positively.
• Monitoring inventories.
• Maintaining hygiene standards.
• Complying with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Experience supervising a team

Flexible approach to working

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 a Assistant Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

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 delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers


• Overseeing and implementing menu changes


• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services


• Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services


• Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts


• Representing DINE and maintaining a positive brand image


• Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked


• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards


• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations

Our ideal Assistant Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional 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


• Have a flexible approach to working

Personality behind every plate

Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and proudly working with local suppliers and communities. That’s why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero by 2030.

Our secret ingredient - our people!

If you've got what it takes to join some of the food service industry's best and brightest, we want to hear from you. Chefs, customer assistants, support and office roles: explore our live vacancies today.

Job Reference: com/2710/99758001/52771312/BU #DINE

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!