Branch Cook, Supermarket Assistant

Waitrose & Partners
United Kingdom
Workplace: OnsiteTemporaryGBP 15.98+ hourlyFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceSkills: ["Customer focus","Flexibility","Commercial awareness","Attention to hygiene","Attention to detail"]

Support the Partner Dining Room by preparing hot and cold food as a Branch Cook in the back-of-house, while also helping on the shop floor as a Supermarket Assistant. Maintain safe, clean kitchen and shopkeeping standards, manage portion control to reduce waste, and support online order fulfilment. Work part-time Thursday–Saturday during set hours, with night premium for late shifts.

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Waitrose & Partners
Waitrose & Partners
19 hours ago

Branch Cook, Supermarket Assistant

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Job Summary

Support the Partner Dining Room by preparing hot and cold food as a Branch Cook in the back-of-house, while also helping on the shop floor as a Supermarket Assistant. Maintain safe, clean kitchen and shopkeeping standards, manage portion control to reduce waste, and support online order fulfilment. Work part-time Thursday–Saturday during set hours, with night premium for late shifts.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Temporary · Permanent
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide smooth running of the kitchen with support and direction from the management team.
  • •Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe kitchen environment while adhering to high food hygiene standards.
  • •Ensure portion control, preparation, and storage methods to avoid food wastage.
  • •Support the wider shop floor by replenishing stock and ensuring products are in the right place at the right time.
  • •Help fulfil online customer orders, including Click & Collect and on-demand order support.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 15.98 hourly

Key Requirements

  • •Experience of working as a cook in a catering or hospitality environment.
  • •Passion for food and serving a varied, nutritious menu.
  • •Customer-focused approach and ability to engage Partners with the food on offer.
  • •Commercial awareness to drive sales while controlling costs and wastage.
  • •Flexible and adaptable to work between kitchen and shop floor as required.
Experience:CateringHospitality
Skills:Customer focusFlexibilityCommercial awarenessAttention to hygieneAttention to detail
Certifications:Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2City & Guilds 706 1City & Guilds 706 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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