Branch Cook, Supermarket Assistant

Waitrose & Partners
United Kingdom
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeGBP 14.31+ hourlyFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceSkills: ["Customer-focused","Flexibility","Food hygiene awareness","Commercial awareness","Attention to cleanliness"]

Support the back-of-house kitchen in the Partner Dining Room by preparing hot and cold food, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen, and following food hygiene and portion-control standards to reduce waste. When not cooking, help across the shop floor with stock replenishment, online order picking/packing, Click & Collect and on-demand order support, and maintaining a tidy working environment for customers and partners.

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Waitrose & Partners
Waitrose & Partners
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Branch Cook, Supermarket Assistant

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Job Summary

Support the back-of-house kitchen in the Partner Dining Room by preparing hot and cold food, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen, and following food hygiene and portion-control standards to reduce waste. When not cooking, help across the shop floor with stock replenishment, online order picking/packing, Click & Collect and on-demand order support, and maintaining a tidy working environment for customers and partners.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance

Key Responsibilities

  • •Ensure smooth running of the overall kitchen with support and direction from the management team.
  • •Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe kitchen environment while adhering to high food hygiene standards.
  • •Manage portion control, preparation, storage, and due diligence to avoid food wastage.
  • •Support the wider shop floor with stock replenishment and shop-keeping tasks.
  • •Fulfil online customer orders, including Click & Collect and on-demand order support, and help with checkout support when needed.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 14.31 hourly

Key Requirements

  • •Experience of working as a cook in a catering or hospitality environment.
  • •Passion for food and serving a varied and nutritious menu.
  • •Customer-focused approach with the ability to engage partners with the food on offer.
  • •Commercial awareness, including controlling costs and wastage while driving sales in the Partner Dining Room.
  • •Flexibility to work between the kitchen and shop floor as required.
Experience:HospitalityCatering
Skills:Customer-focusedFlexibilityFood hygiene awarenessCommercial awarenessAttention to cleanliness

Company Brief

Waitrose & Partners
Waitrose & Partners is a UK supermarket chain offering groceries, fresh produce, and premium food products through its network of stores and online shopping. It is part of the John Lewis Partnership and emphasizes quality, customer service, and ethical sourcing.
Industry: Omnichannel Retail
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Bracknell, United Kingdom
Founded: 1904
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