Chef

Dine Contract Catering; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A market-leading food service company in the UK is looking for a part-time Chef to create exceptional food experiences. In this role, you will prepare delicious food, oversee menu changes, and maintain high hygiene standards. Join a company dedicated to sustainability and outstanding service, with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Passionate about great-tasting food and customer service.
• Experience supervising a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary skills

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 Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for DINE on a part-time basis contracted to 30 hours per week. As a 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. You'll have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat:
• Sun:

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 improve our food services
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing DINE and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health and Safety regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and 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. Our passion is 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 vacancies today.

Job Reference: com/0506/41574001/52742954/BU #DINE

Compass Group UK&I is committed to an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to advance. We celebrate diversity and aim to create a culture where all team members feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive.