Cook

Compass Group PLC; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Edinburgh is looking for a passionate Cook to join their team on a part-time basis. You will prepare high-quality meals, maintain excellent customer service standards, and contribute to menu improvements. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role and a strong understanding of food hygiene standards, along with a flexible approach to work.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that brightens customers’ days.
• Work in a team to serve delicious meals.
• Seek opportunities to improve menus and food services.

Skills

Passionate about world-class food and customer service

Team player with excellent communication skills

Good understanding of Food Handling & Hygiene standards

Flexible approach to working

Job description

We’re currently recruiting a passionate Cook to bring the flavour to DINE on a part‑time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week. As a Cook, you will support our talented culinary teams in preparing and serving the delicious food we’re known for. You’ll help keep our clients and customers smiling with dining experiences that align with popular tastes and dietary requirements, and in return, you’ll have the opportunity to progress your culinary career in a market‑leading food service company.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing high‑quality food that brightens our customers’ day
• Working in a team to prepare and serve delicious meals
• Seeking opportunities to improve our menus and food services
• Maintaining a positive brand image through exemplary customer service
• Recording and reducing food waste levels
• Supporting all kitchen organisation, stocking, and cleaning responsibilities
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Qualifications

• Be passionate about world‑class food and customer service
• Have experience in a similar role
• Be a strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Have a good understanding of Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Have a flexible approach to working

About DINE

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.

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