Branch Cook, Supermarket Assistant

Waitrose & Partners
United Kingdom
Workplace: OnsiteTemporaryGBP 14.31+ hourlyFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceSkills: ["Customer focus","Commercial awareness","Flexibility","Food hygiene"]

Work in the back-of-house kitchen of a Waitrose Partner Dining Room, preparing hot and cold food for Partners’ breaks while keeping the kitchen running smoothly. When not cooking, support the shop floor with customer service and shopkeeping tasks including stock replenishment, Click & Collect and online order fulfilment, and checkout support. Follow food hygiene standards, portion control, and food due diligence to reduce wastage and support a great customer experience.

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Waitrose & Partners
Waitrose & Partners
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Branch Cook, Supermarket Assistant

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Job Summary

Work in the back-of-house kitchen of a Waitrose Partner Dining Room, preparing hot and cold food for Partners’ breaks while keeping the kitchen running smoothly. When not cooking, support the shop floor with customer service and shopkeeping tasks including stock replenishment, Click & Collect and online order fulfilment, and checkout support. Follow food hygiene standards, portion control, and food due diligence to reduce wastage and support a great customer experience.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Temporary
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance

Key Responsibilities

  • •Help run the overall kitchen smoothly as Branch Cook, with support and direction from the management team.
  • •Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe kitchen environment and adhere to high food hygiene standards.
  • •Manage portion control, preparation, storage methods, and due diligence to avoid food wastage.
  • •Support the shop floor with stock replenishment and tasks that keep shelves well-stocked and products correctly placed.
  • •Fulfil online customer orders, including managing Click & Collect and on-demand orders, and provide 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 the ability to serve a varied, nutritious menu.
  • •Customer focused, 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.
  • •Flexible and adaptable to work between the kitchen and shop floor as required.
Experience:HospitalityCatering
Skills:Customer focusCommercial awarenessFlexibilityFood 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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