Posting End Date: October 29, 2024 Join John Lewis or Waitrose today If you've ever stepped through the doors of a John Lewis or Waitrose shop, shopped online, or seen any of our adverts, you'll know there's something unique about us. That unique proposition is our Partners. As co-owners they have a say in our business and receive a share of the profits, so they put time and effort into making it work. Our Partners are the reason we're the success we are. They're our secret sauce; the opportunity for us to differentiate. Job Summary: Our Branch Cooks work Front of House in our Partner Dining Rooms to bring great service to our Branch Partners. Job Description: Duties and Responsibilities: As Partners - members of the Partnership - it's our responsibility to ensure our success for the future. We proactively seek out opportunities to continuously improve the way we work, taking action to ensure the Partnership is efficient and we are all as productive as possible. It's an ethos each and every Partner works by and you'll carry into your own role too. To prepare, cook and present food to the highest standards in a clean, tidy & safe environment. To assist in the smooth running of the overall kitchen with direction from the management team. Job Requirements: The role of a Branch Cook is: Preparation & cooking of sufficient food to provide agreed service level. Adhering to strict food hygiene requirements. Day to day running of a specific section within the kitchen. To ensure portion control, preparation and storage methods avoid food wastage. Control stock ,food preparation levels and wastage within the area of responsibility. Competent to operate and clean all equipment relating to job role. Contribute towards menu input in all areas. Desirable experience skills and qualifications: -City & Guilds 706 1 and 2 or NVQ equivalent -Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 Additional Information: As a Partner you will enjoy our unique benefits package, including staff discount, subsidised food in Partner dining rooms, discounts in local restaurants, subsidised learning, access to exclusive Partnership hotels and so much more. Please consider the following when making your application: -This role is subject to the following pre-employment screening: 2 year reference check. - 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. Pay: £12.47 Hourly Scheduled Weekly hours: 37.5 Worker Type: Permanent Partner Job Level: Partnership Level 10 Hours of Work: Full Time 37.5 hours per week on a 2 week rotation plan. Week 1: Monday - Thursday 07:00-15:00 & Saturday 07:00-15:00. Week 2: Monday - Friday 07:00-15:00 to include early starts, late finishes, evenings and weekends. 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. 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. -