Chef

Waitrose & Partners
Milton Keynes
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeGBP 28,400 - 38,600 annuallyFunction: Hospitality & Food ServiceSkills: ["Leadership","Creativity","Attention to quality","Cost control","Health and safety awareness"]

Lead and inspire a kitchen brigade to deliver consistently high-quality dining experiences across multiple kitchens at a distribution centre. Create and innovate menus, standardize recipes for quality and portion control, and accommodate common dietary needs. Manage day-to-day operations while maintaining strict health and safety standards, and produce high-volume dishes for large numbers. Enjoy permanent employment with shift premiums on evenings and nights.

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Waitrose & Partners
Waitrose & Partners
10 hours ago

Chef

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Job Summary

Lead and inspire a kitchen brigade to deliver consistently high-quality dining experiences across multiple kitchens at a distribution centre. Create and innovate menus, standardize recipes for quality and portion control, and accommodate common dietary needs. Manage day-to-day operations while maintaining strict health and safety standards, and produce high-volume dishes for large numbers. Enjoy permanent employment with shift premiums on evenings and nights.
Location: Milton Keynes
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Hospitality & Food Service

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead and inspire the kitchen brigade to ensure efficient day-to-day kitchen running.
  • •Develop and execute a food offer with creativity, innovation, and cost control.
  • •Standardize recipes to deliver consistent quality, taste, and portion control across large batches.
  • •Create diverse, appealing, cost-effective menus and adapt to current food trends.
  • •Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and accommodate common dietary requirements.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 28,400 - 38,600 annually
Perks:Meal AllowanceFree Parking

Key Requirements

  • •Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2).
  • •Recognised Food Production Certificate (City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 or equivalent).
  • •Operational experience in PDRs, canteens or hospitality.
  • •Experience working within a catering environment.
  • •Working towards Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3) (desirable).
Experience:HospitalityCateringFood service
Skills:LeadershipCreativityAttention to qualityCost controlHealth and safety awareness
Certifications:Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2)City & Guilds 706 1 & 2Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3)

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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