Chef

Compass Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service company is seeking a dedicated Chef to join their team on a part-time basis. In this role, you'll prepare exceptional food and ensure high standards of service, contributing to an inclusive workplace culture where diversity is celebrated. If you have the passion for food and customer service and meet the qualifications, this position offers growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Flexible approach to working hours.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Implementing menu changes and maintaining kitchen hygiene.
• Listening to customer feedback for service improvements.

Skills

Passion for food

Customer service

Menu change implementation

Quality control

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 32.5 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. You'll have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Shift Pattern:

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

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 offerings
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing DINE and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked
• Ensuring kitchen hygiene and cleanliness standards are met
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations

Ideal Candidate:

• Passionate about great-tasting food and customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Experience supervising a team
• Experience in a similar Chef role
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Flexible approach to 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 industry experience, we pride ourselves on a personalised approach, outstanding service, and a focus on sustainability. 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 food service industry's best, explore our live vacancies today, including roles for chefs, customer assistants, support, and office staff.

Job Reference: com/3005/99819001/52659343/BU #DINE

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