Chef

Compass Group; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is seeking an ambitious Night Chef to create exceptional food experiences. This full-time role involves preparing delicious meals, overseeing menu changes, and maintaining high hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a passion for great food and customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role required.
• Passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
• Flexible approach to working.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality food.
• Oversee menu changes and kitchen hygiene.
• Act on customer feedback to improve services.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Menu Development

Team Supervision

Hygiene Compliance

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Night Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for DINE on a full-time basis contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a 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 every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.

Shift patterns: Variable shifts

Before applying, here's what you need to know:

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 creative food concepts
• Representing DINE and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Night 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 personalized approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and 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/2105/99834001/52739999/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!