Cook

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is hiring a Cook on a part-time basis (25 hours per week) to join our DINE team in the United Kingdom. The role involves preparing and serving high-quality meals, supporting culinary teams, and ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar kitchen role, be a strong team player with solid communication skills, and a flexible approach to working days.

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.

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 with all kitchen organisation, stocking, and cleaning responsibilities.
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Passion for world-class food and CS

Experience in similar role

Team player with communication

Food handling & hygiene knowledge

Flexible working approach

Job description

Job Introduction

We're currently recruiting a passionate Cook to bring the flavour to DINE on a part time basis, contracted to 25 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 to 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.

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

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

Your key responsibilities will include:

• 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 with all kitchen organisation, stocking, and cleaning responsibilities
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations.

Our ideal Cook will:

• 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

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

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: com/2310/99968001/52842281/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!