Sous Chef

Dine Contract Catering; Poole; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Dine Contract Catering is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to join their passionate team on a part-time basis. This role involves crafting exceptional culinary experiences while fostering a positive work environment and supporting team operations. Ideal candidates should combine creativity with strong communication skills, and a passion for quality ingredients.

Benefits

Support and development opportunities

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Ambitious and innovative Sous Chef.
• Ability to create a positive kitchen environment.
• Passionate about using top-quality fresh ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food.
• Identify opportunities to improve food service.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning responsibilities.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for DINE on a part-time basis, contracted to 32 hours per week.

As a Sous Chef, you will work alongside a passionate team to create outstanding culinary experiences.

If you are an innovative and creative Sous Chef, passionate about using top-quality fresh ingredients, and seeking a role that offers both work-life balance and career development, we want to hear from you!

In return, we offer support and development to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.

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

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

Could you bring your spark to DINE? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food service
• Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feels welcomed and supported
• Supporting the team in delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Supporting the team with ordering food, stock control, and controlling food waste
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Supporting the team to manage budgets and meet financial targets
• Complying with Food Handling and Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health and Safety regulations

Our ideal Sous Chef will:

• Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Be passionate about great-tasting food

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 working with local suppliers and communities. Our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients, aiming for 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. Explore our live vacancies today, including roles for chefs, customer assistants, support, and office staff.

Job Reference: com/0907/99764001/52749481/BU #DINE

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where everyone 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 team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive—because diversity is our strength!