Fixed Term Head Chef - Reading

Dine Contract Catering Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Head Chef to lead their culinary team in Reading. This exciting role involves creating exceptional menus using locally sourced ingredients while fostering a positive kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sustainability and a proven track record in contract catering. Join a team dedicated to delivering outstanding food services and enhancing the company's reputation for quality. If you're ready to take your culinary career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within contract catering.
• Ability to motivate and manage a team effectively.
• Understanding of food costing and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking.
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness and food safety.
• Drive sustainability initiatives towards net zero by 2030.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Team Management

Food Safety

Budgeting

Menu Planning

Education

Culinary Degree

Tools

HACCP

Food Management Systems

Job description

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Up To £35,000 Per Annum (pro-rota) Depending On Experience.

Monday to Friday role!

We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic Head Chef for our dedicated

Head Chef - Reading

Fixed Term contract for 6 months.

Up To £35,000 Per Annum (pro-rota) Depending On Experience.

Monday to Friday role!

We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic Head Chef for our dedicated Dine Contract Catering team producing outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients in this prestigious contract.

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.

About The Role

• Services include breakfast, lunch, hospitality and coffee shop
• Plan, organise, innovate and direct the preparation and cooking of food to ensure the company's reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times.
• Drive ours and our clients sustainability mission to be net zero by 2030.
• Create a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed, supported and developed.
• Focus on service execution and delivery excellence at all times.
• Drive sales through menu planning and promotions.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining high levels of cleanliness, food safety, HS and COSHH within the kitchen.
• Maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets.
• Maintain the centre of excellence in food and customer service.
  
  
  

About You

• Previous experience in a similar role ideally within a contract catering environment
• Ability to successfully motivate an manage a team to deliver consistent standards
• Excellent and innovative culinary and presentation skills
• Passionate about all things hospitality with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Leads and inspires a team with a progressive mindset in developing people
• A clear understanding of profit margins, purchasing policy, budgeting and food costing.
• Stock and Waste control experience
• Understanding of food management systems HACCP, Food Safety, Health and Safety, Natasha's Law, Allergens and Manual Handling.
  
  
  

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.

For more information about careers at Dine Contract Catering and our benefits please visit: Careers at Dine Contract Catering

Job Reference: com/2204/99838001/52734390/SU #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!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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