Head Chef

1 day ago

Rochdale OL, Rochdale, United Kingdom Dine Contract Catering Full time
Head Chef - Rochdale

Up to £35,078 per annum (depending on experience)

5 days over 7

We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic Head Chef for our dedicated catering teamin Rochdale, 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.

If you are an innovative and creative Head Chef, passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role which can offer both work life balance and career development - we want to hear from you

About the role
  • Services: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Night Shift Feeding.
  • In a team of 50 with 4 direct report with up to 3500 customers on site
  • 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 in contract catering
  • 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.

About us

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
  • Meal provided while on duty
  • Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
  • Aviva Digi care - Free annual healthcare check
  • Medicash - Discounted health cash plan providing cash back on a range of medical treatments including Dental, Optical and Consultant appointments for you and your family.
  • Pension scheme and Life Assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards
  • Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
  • Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
  • On-going training & development and career pathways

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.

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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