Branch Cook, Supermarket Assistant

Waitrose & Partners
London
Workplace: OnsiteTemporaryGBP 14.55+ hourlyFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceEducation: certificationSkills: ["Customer focused","Commercial awareness","Flexible","Adaptable","Attention to hygiene"]

Support the back-of-house kitchen as a Branch Cook in the Partner Dining Room, providing hot and cold food during break times. Maintain a clean, safe kitchen and uphold high food hygiene standards, including portion control and reducing food waste. When not cooking, help the shop floor with stock replenishment, fulfilment of online customer orders (including Click & Collect), and additional keeping tasks to support customer service.

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Waitrose & Partners
Waitrose & Partners
16 hours ago

Branch Cook, Supermarket Assistant

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Job Summary

Support the back-of-house kitchen as a Branch Cook in the Partner Dining Room, providing hot and cold food during break times. Maintain a clean, safe kitchen and uphold high food hygiene standards, including portion control and reducing food waste. When not cooking, help the shop floor with stock replenishment, fulfilment of online customer orders (including Click & Collect), and additional keeping tasks to support customer service.
Location: London
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Temporary
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance

Key Responsibilities

  • •Run the overall kitchen smoothly with support and direction from the management team.
  • •Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe kitchen environment.
  • •Ensure portion control, correct preparation/storage methods, and due diligence to avoid food wastage.
  • •Adhere to high food hygiene standards.
  • •Support the wider shop floor with stock replenishment and fulfilment of online orders, including Click & Collect and on-demand delivery orders.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 14.55 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 and ability to engage partners with the food on offer.
  • •Commercial awareness to drive sales in the partner dining room while controlling costs and wastage.
  • •Flexible and adaptable to work between the kitchen and shop floor as required.
Education:Certification / Diploma
Skills:Customer focusedCommercial awarenessFlexibleAdaptableAttention to hygiene
Certifications:City & Guilds 706 1City & Guilds 706 2Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

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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