Chef

Dine Contract Catering; Poole; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

DINE Contract Catering is seeking an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals, overseeing menu changes, and maintaining hygiene standards. Join a market-leading company that values individuality and rewards dedication.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role is required.
• Ability to supervise a team.
• Flexibility in working hours is essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food that delights clients.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Monitoring inventories and maintaining hygiene standards.

Skills

Culinary skill

Customer service

Team supervision

Food Handling

Hygiene standards

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

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 full-time basis contracted to 37.5 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. We offer opportunities for progression 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:
• Tues:
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat: Full-time (Days)
• Sun: Full-time (Days)

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
• Maintaining hygiene standards through cleaning responsibilities
• Ensuring compliance 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

At DINE, we believe that the personality behind every plate matters. We provide 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-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and working with local suppliers to source seasonal, sustainable ingredients, aiming for Climate Zero by 2030.

Our secret ingredient is 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, and support staff.

Job Reference: com/3005/99764001/52636564/BU #DINE

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