Production Chef - Castleford
Monday - Friday 6.30am - 3pm
£26,000 per annum
We are seeking a talented, enthusiastic Production Chef for our dedicated catering team in Castleford, producing outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients for 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 personalized approach to our clients while 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, with a target of reaching Climate Zero by 2030.
If you are an innovative and creative Chef, passionate about using top-quality fresh ingredients, and seeking a role that offers work-life balance and career development, we want to hear from you!
About the role
* Services: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Hospitality, and Vending
* Work within a team of 7, serving up to 400 customers on site
* Plan, organize, innovate, and oversee the preparation and cooking of food to enhance the company's reputation for quality with customers and clients at all times
* Support our and our clients' sustainability goals to achieve net zero by 2030
* Create a positive kitchen environment where your team feels welcomed, supported, and developed
* Focus on service execution and delivery excellence
* Drive sales through menu planning and promotions
* Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, HS, and COSHH within the kitchen
* Monitor food procedures to control budgets and track all kitchen costs against targets
* Uphold a centre of excellence in food and customer service
About You
* Previous experience in a Chef role, ideally within contract catering
* Ability to motivate and manage a team to deliver consistent standards
* Excellent culinary and presentation skills
* Passionate about hospitality with strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Leadership qualities with a focus on developing people
* Understanding of profit margins, purchasing policies, budgeting, and food costing
* Experience in stock and waste control
* Knowledge of food management systems, HACCP, Food Safety, Health and Safety, Natasha's Law, Allergens, and Manual Handling
About us
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
* Meal provided during shifts
* Financial wellbeing programs and preferred rates on salary finance products
* Aviva DigiCare - Free annual healthcare check
* Medicash - Discounted health cash plan for medical treatments
* Pension scheme and Life Assurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Recognition awards such as 'Be a Star' and Long Service Awards
* Exclusive benefits & wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
* Shopping discounts at high street and online stores
* Ongoing training, development, and career pathways
At Compass Group UK&I, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and advance their careers. We celebrate diverse talents, backgrounds, and abilities, ensuring our colleagues feel valued, empowered, and thrive—because diversity is our strength!
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