Chef (Food Production) – Victoria Head Office London
Job description
At a glance: Salary range - The salary range for this role is up to £27,000 Contract type - This position is a permanent contract Location - This position is based full time at our Victoria head office About the role: An exciting opportunity is now available to join us as a Chef, working Monday - Friday within our team at our John Lewis & Partners head office in London, Victoria. As Chef, you’ll head up our enthusiastic catering team and provide nutritious, delicious meals for our Partners to enjoy whilst maintaining the highest possible kitchen standards. Key responsibilities: Ensure menus are delivered to the highest possible standard, on time and within cost parameters, including compliance and risk management. To lead the team, who you task manage, to support the Hospitality & Food Service team in the delivery of the highest possible operational standards. Contribute to the growth and efficiency of the Hospitality & Food Service profession. Stretch your influence to act as part of the overall service delivery team for Head Office Facilities What will you be doing? Produce food in line with menu guidelines to the highest standards and quality within budgetary requirements. Take an active part in menu preparation and sharing in the collective development of the food offer to deliver menus with the right balance of nutrition, profitability and cost Responsible for ensuring all relevant kitchen sections meet all regulations including the highest standards of food safety and hygiene legislation as well as industry best practices Ensure the administration of Food preparation is accurately recorded to management information and food safety requirements. Ensure full compliance with JLP Catering policies and legislation Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety Regulations Carry out due diligence tasks and keep accurate due diligence checks and records Essential skills you’ll need: Catering experience for groups of +300 heads Good Basic Education (GCSE or equivalent) Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate. - Level 2 Recognised Food Production Certificate. City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 or equivalent Operational experience in PDRs, canteens or hospitality (Industrial catering) Desirable skills you’ll have: Working towards Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate - Level 3 Benefits of the Partnership and the role: - Full - time working holiday entitlement 22 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays- Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and our market leading equal parenthood leave PolicyDefined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or notYou’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete Probation. That’s 25% off in John Lewis & Partners (12% off electrical products) and 20% in Waitrose & Partners. You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discountSimple cycle to work support schemeWe’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them - Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit - https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/ Next Steps: The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under Internal application process). Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a 1 stage virtual interview You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining JLP. We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early You can view a copy of the full job outline here (internal only) For internal use only: #LI-HEADOFFICE #LI-RZ1 #LI-JLPJL
