ABOUT THE ROLE

To support the Catering teams ensuring that they comply with the food safety legislation as set out in the John Lewis food policy. To achieve department specific KPI targets successfully and to ensure that they adhere to all service level agreements.

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At a glance

We are looking for a Chef, to join our site here at Origin Park (CDH)

Working pattern

37.5 hours per week -  Monday to Friday - 07:00 - 16:00

Salary range

The annual salary for this role is between £24,400 - £31,000, depending on skills and experience

Overtime is a featured but not guaranteed

Contract type

This is a permanent role

About the role

You 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

Professional Cookery NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 or equivalent

Operational experience in a professional kitchen environment

Desirable skills you could bring:

Working towards Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate - Level 3

Culinary skills or equivalent NVQ Level 2 and 3 

Professional Cookery NVQ Level 3 City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 or equivalent

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

Responsible for Kitchen when Sous Chef is not on site

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

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. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process"). 
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.

 

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Closing Date:

March 4, 2025

Pay:

£24,400.00 - £31,000.00 Annual

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours of Work:

37.5 - Monday to Friday - 07:00 - 16:00

Job Level:

Partnership Level 9

Where You'll Be Working:

Origin Park Customer Delivery Hub (John Lewis & Partners), Unit 4, Origin Park, NW10, London, NW10 7FW

ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP

We’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.  

We’re ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose.   

As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect. 

We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we’re free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective. 

As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.  

Important points to note:  

It’s important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles. ​ 

We also recommend that you apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early if we see a high number of applicants.  

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 possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.