Job Type Customer Service Location Darwen - Herbert Parkinson Partnership Level 9 Closing Date 22/10/2024 Vacancy Type Temporary Salary £24,400.00 - £31,000.00 Annual Salary Frequency Annual Hours of Work 38.75 Share Share job or send it to yourself for later share Apply Now We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where it is possible to do so. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview. Our Purpose Working in Partnership for a happier world – our shared Purpose that guides us in everything we do and inspires 3 important principles; happier people, happier business, happier world. The John Lewis Partnership is a truly unique business, one that seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of everyone. At a glance We are looking for a Cook, to join our site here at Herbert Parkinson Working pattern - Full Time vacancy - 38.75 hours per week · Monday to Friday - 07:00-15:00 Salary range - The annual salary for this role starts at £24,400 Contract type - This is a Fixed Term contract (internally known as a Secondment) for potentially up to 12 months About the role You also can view a copy of the full job outline here:- External applicants- please view the attached job outline Internal applicants- please use the link below Essential skills you’ll need ● Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate ● Level 2 Recognised Food Production Certificate. City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 or equivalent ● Operational experience in Partner Dining Rooms, canteens or hospitality Desirable skills you could bring ● Working towards Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate - Level 3 What will you do · To support the team, who you direct, to support the Hospitality & Food Service team in the delivery of the highest possible operational standards. · Contribute to the growth and efficiency of the Hospitality & Food Service profession. · Stretch your influence to act as part of the overall service delivery team for Head Office Facilities · Ensure menus are delivered to the highest possible standard, on time and within cost parameters, including compliance and risk management. · Contribute to menu preparation and sharing in the collective development of the food offer to deliver menus with the right balance of nutrition, profitability and cost · Responsible for ensuring all relevant kitchen sections meet all regulations including the highest standards of food safety and hygiene legislation as well as industry best practices · Ensure the administration of Food preparation is accurately recorded to management information and food safety requirements Benefits of the Partnership and the role We believe in rewarding our Partners for their time and energy. After all, they’re the ones that make the John Lewis Partnership special. Benefits include: Full uniform provided, including safety boots Free Meals Free parking on site Once you’ve been with us for three months, you’ll get Partnership discount in store and online. That’s 25% off in John Lewis & Partners (12% electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose & Partners. You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount. Discounted cinema tickets & VIP suites with discounted tickets at the O2 arena Discounted rates on holidays at the John Lewis Partnerships hotels, where only Partners and their guests can stay Enhanced work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy And much more! Find out more about our benefits here https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/ Additional Information The Partnership supports agile and flexible working practices, such as when, where and how we work. We have several different ways to work flexibly, including part-time, flexible or compressed hours, and job sharing. You'll have the opportunity to discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview and, where it is operationally practicable, they'll do all they can to accommodate your needs. Please consider the following when making your application for this role: The application form consists of a CV upload and application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications) We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early, Print off the job description now if you require it Ensure you have an up-to-date CV For internal use only: = John Lewis Partnership At the John Lewis Partnership, we embrace our differences. We want you to be you. Because, well, we know you're at your best when you're free to be yourself. Being a truly inclusive employer to us means creating an environment which celebrates your contribution, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. It's why we've set our own aim to become the UK’s most inclusive business - for our Partners (employees) and our customers. We firmly believe that our future success lies in diversity of thought from all Partners and it's integral in our mission to build a happier world. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. And, once you're a Partner, your differences will make all the difference. Find out more about D&I in the Partnership here - https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/diversityandinclusion/