Overview

Position Title:Chef

Company:John Lewis & Partners

Location:Greater Manchester, UK

Job Description:

We have a number of different ways to work flexibly so at your interview feel free to talk about what flexibility means to you. There are no guarantees, however, it may open the door to not only a new role but a new way of working.As a Partner you will enjoy our unique benefits package, including staff discount, subsidised food in Partner dining rooms, discounts in local restaurants, subsidised learning, access to exclusive Partnership hotels and so much more.

Responsibilities:

  • This is a demanding role within the Catering team which will be providing food to Partners.
  • The role requires excellent communication and customer service skills. It can be physically demanding with some manual handling and would suit someone who is highly motivated and able to take initiative when working on their own.
  • The responsibility will range from working in a small to large kitchen, preparing hot and cold foods and pastry items ensuring a clean and tidy working environment.
  • Operating, cleaning and maintaining equipment within the department is essential as well as having an excellent knowledge of the John Lewis food safety standards.

Requirements:

  • Apply the John Lewis food safety policies and procedures which include all legislation applicable to the Catering operation
  • Ability to oversee the opening, closing and daily running of the operation
  • Prepare, serve and present food to a high standard
  • Food safety level 1,
  • Health & Safety level 1
  • NVQ level 1 and 2
  • Experience of working within a customer service based environment
  • Experience of working within a catering environment

About John Lewis & Partners

“The Partnership’s ultimate purpose is the happiness​ of all its members, through their ​worthwhile and satisfying employment​ in a ​successful​ business. Because the Partnership is owned in Trust for its members, they share the ​responsibilities​ of ownership as well as its ​rewards​ - ​profit, knowledge and power.”