Chef

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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 full time Chef to work at our Fenny Lock site.

Hours:

• The working pattern will be both:
• Earlies: 7:00-15:00
• Lates - 11:00-19:00
• These will be over 5 days, to include 2 out of 4 weekends

Salary range

• The annual salary for this role is between £24,400-£31,000. This role comes with a shift premium subject to hours worked. This will be discussed at interview stage.

Contract type

• These are permanent roles

About the role

Essential skills you'll need

• NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent
• Operational experience in Dining Room facilities and/or The Hospitality industry
• Stakeholder management or senior influencing skills

Desirable skills you could bring

• Food Safety Level 3

What will you do

• Full Site & Department Induction training from day 1
• Experience in Industrial catering advantageous
• Knife skills
• Covering all aspects of cooking
• Menu creation using fresh ingredients
• Fast hot environment
• Customer service daily
• Understanding the food safety management system-Food safety policy & COSHH chemical handling
• Using our Food Monitoring systems to take food temperatures & delivery temperatures
• Supporting Hospitality Catering Assistant & Apprentices
• The new starter will be put through online training Food Safety Level 2 within 3 months & Food safety level 3 straight after both of these will be mandatory once in role
• Hands on in all areas including cleaning, stock control, putting deliveries away, counter service, shift close down
• Supporting with ordering food and equipment for the Dining Room and uniforms

Job Requirements

• Apply the John Lewis food safety policies and procedures which include all legislation applicable to the Catering operation
• Ability to oversee the opening, closing and daily running of the operation
• Prepare, serve and present food to a high standard

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 supplied including safety shoes
• Free Meals on Duty depending on hours worked
• 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
• Good work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing established equal parenthood leave Policy

Important Information - Application and Interview Process

• The application form consists of a CV upload followed by 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.
• Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, will include a one to one interview (and a technical cooking task)
• You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.
• We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications, therefore, we recommend you apply early.

Duties and Responsibilities
At the John Lewis Partnership, we're passionate about using ingredients with provenance to produce fresh seasonal meals that are second to none.

It's not just for our customers either - whether you're visiting The Place To Eat at John Lewis & Partners or backstage in our Partner Dining Rooms, you'll find the same quality food on offer, cooked to the highest possible standards. Find out more about catering at the Partnership here: https://www.jlpjobs.com/head-office/catering/

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/