Weekend Cook

Compass Group PLC; Leicester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group PLC’s DINE division is seeking a dedicated Weekend Cook on a part-time basis (17 hours per week). You’ll prepare high-quality food, oversee menu changes, and support new concepts while delivering excellent service to clients and customers.

This role focuses on weekends, maintaining hygiene and stock, and working with a friendly team in a fast-paced kitchen. Experience supervising a team and a Food Hygiene certificate are preferred; City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent is

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing high-quality dishes and maintaining taste standards.
• Strong customer service mindset and hospitality focus.
• Experience supervising a kitchen or small team.
• Wlexible approach to shift patterns and duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services and operations.
• Listen to customer feedback and drive improvements in service.
• Assist with creating new menus and food concepts.
• Represent DINE and uphold a positive brand image.
• Monitor stock and inventories for kitchen supplies.
• Manage kitchen cleanliness and hygiene to meet standards.
• Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Team supervision

Flexible working

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Weekend Cook to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in DINE on a part time basis, contracted to 17 hours per week.

As a Weekend Cook, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Weekends only

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
• 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

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have experience supervising a team
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• 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

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/2810/99827001/52830636/R/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!

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