Chef

Overview

We’re currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for DINE on a full‑time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food that brightens our clients’ and customers’ days, all within the market‑leading food service company in the UK. You’ll have every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards those who go beyond the plate.

• Mon:
  Full‑time (Nights)
• Tues:
  Full‑time (Nights)
• Wed:
  Full‑time (Nights)
• Thurs:
  Full‑time (Nights)
• Fri:
  Full‑time (Nights)
• Sat: –
• Sun: –

Please note:

This role is contracted to 52 weeks per year.

• Preparing delicious, high‑quality food that delights our clients and customers.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services.
• Listening to and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services.
• Supporting 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 Safety regulations.

• Passionate about great‑tasting food and exceptional customer service.
• Holder of a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Experienced supervising a team.
• Experienced in a similar Chef role.
• Holder of a Food Hygiene certificate.
• Flexible approach to working.

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.

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.

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!