Sous Chef - Rochdale

Dine Contract Catering; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food service company as a Sous Chef in Rochdale, where you'll showcase your culinary skills and creativity. This role offers a chance to craft exceptional dishes while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Digital GP access

Exclusive travel discounts

Supermarket discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards on spending

Free wellness classes

Share discounts with friends and family

Qualifications

• Proven experience at Sous Chef level.
• Experience in hospitality and events.
• Strong teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support hospitality and events.
• Assist head chef with menus.
• Ensure high food quality and customer service.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Leadership

Teamwork

Adaptability

Innovation

Job description

Sous Chef - Rochdale

5 over 7 days, 40 hours per week

Up to £30,000 per annum - Dependent on experience

Spice Up Your Next Career Move!

Are you a talented and enthusiastic Sous Chef looking to showcase your skills and creativity? Join our dedicated catering team in Rochdale where you’ll craft exceptional dishes using the finest and freshest ingredients. This is your opportunity to make an impact in a role that balances culinary passion with career development, all within the UK’s leading food service company.

What You’ll Do:

1. Provide support with hospitality and events
2. Step in for the head chef during absences, ensuring smooth kitchen operations
3. Assist the head chef in creating, ordering, and compiling weekly menus
4. Share responsibility for daily Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards
5. Maintain excellence in food quality and customer service, ensuring high standards are met
6. Collaborate with the head chef to manage kitchen areas and team performance

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience at Sous Chef level, demonstrating culinary expertise and leadership
• Experience in hospitality and events
• A passion for innovation, creating remarkable dishes that leave a lasting impression
• Strong teamwork skills, fostering collaboration with chefs and kitchen staff
• Adaptability to thrive in high-pressure situations and a fast-paced environment
• Genuine enthusiasm for the culinary world and a drive to continually improve
• Professionalism that upholds high standards and values

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes for growth
• Quick access to Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your immediate family
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
• Discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and other supermarkets
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards on spending, redeemable across various brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share discounts and offers with friends and family

About Us

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 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 for chefs, customer assistants, support, and office roles.

Job Reference: com/1205/99873001/52678757/SU #DINE

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to advance. We celebrate diversity and aim to create a culture where all team members feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive.