Chef

Compass Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work

Career training & development

Earn up to £500 when you refer a fri

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

DINE, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting a Chef on a full-time basis, 37.5 hours weekly, Monday to Friday. You’ll craft high-quality dishes with fresh ingredients, work on menus, and respond to client feedback to continuously improve offerings.

Join a team focused on local sourcing, sustainability, and great service. A competitive benefits package includes pension and life assurance, plus professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Holds City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.
• Flexible approach to working.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Listening to customer feedback to improve dishes.
• Helping to create new menus and concepts.
• Monitoring stock to keep kitchens well stocked.
• Overseeing kitchen hygiene and food safety standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team Player

Food Hygiene

Flexible working

Chef experience

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ equivalent

Job description

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

About the role

We're currently recruiting a Chef to join DINE on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, days.

You'll create food people love, bringing your culinary skill, fresh ideas and a passion for great ingredients to every service.

What you'll do

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to keep improving our food
• Helping to create new menus and creative food concepts
• Monitoring stock to keep our kitchens well stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning and complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards

What we offer

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
• Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
• Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
• Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
• Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance

About you

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Be a strong team player with good communication skills
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Have a flexible approach to working

Job Reference: com/3010/99764001/52636564/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!

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