Creative Chef: Menu Innovation & Guest Delight

Dine Contract Catering Ltd; Leyland; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dine Contract Catering Ltd is seeking an ambitious Chef for a full-time position contracted to 35 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, supervise kitchen operations, and contribute to menu development across client sites in the UK.

The ideal candidate will have proven kitchen leadership, City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, and a Food Hygiene certificate. Flexibility and a passion for exceptional service are essential.

Qualifications

• Professional cooking experience across menus and kitchen operations.
• Experience supervising a kitchen team and maintaining high standards.
• Hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent and Food Hygiene certificate.

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 consistently improve our food services
• Supporting with 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 and Satefty regulations

Skills

Food preparation

Team supervision

Customer service

Menu development

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Dine Contract Catering Ltd is seeking an ambitious Chef for a full-time position contracted to 35 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, supervise kitchen operations, and contribute to menu development across client sites in the UK.

The ideal candidate will have proven kitchen leadership, City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, and a Food Hygiene certificate. Flexibility and a passion for exceptional service are essential.