Chef

Compass Group PLC; Wesham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is seeking an ambitious Chef for a full-time position focused on preparing exceptional food. The ideal candidate has experience in a similar role, holds relevant qualifications, and is passionate about customer service. Opportunities for growth and a supportive work environment are provided. Join us to create outstanding dining experiences!

Qualifications

• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Have experience supervising a team.
• Have experience in a similar Chef role.
• Have a flexible approach to working.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights clients.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve food services.
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to enhance 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 & Safety regulations.

Skills

High-quality food preparation

Team supervision

Customer service

Creativity in menu planning

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Job Overview

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 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 and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

Shift Pattern

• Mon: Nights
• Tues: Nights
• Weds: Nights
• Thurs: Nights
• Fri: Nights
• Sat:
• Sun:

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

• 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 consistently 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 our kitchens well-stocked.
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards.
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health & Safety regulations.
• 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 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 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

Job Reference: com/1111/99870001/52474107/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!