Branch Cook, Supermarket Assistant

John Lewis Partnership; Winchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading employee-owned business as a Supermarket Assistant Branch Cook. You'll provide hot and cold food for Partners while maintaining high hygiene standards. Support the shop floor team and engage customers with nutritious offerings. Enjoy flexible working arrangements in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook in catering or hospitality.
• Ability to engage Partners with the food on offer.

Responsibilities

• Smooth operation of the kitchen with management support.
• Stock replenishment and fulfilling online customer orders.

Skills

Customer-focused

Flexibility

Commercial awareness

Passion for food

Education

City & Guilds 706 1 and 2

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

Job description

About the role

As a Supermarket Assistant Branch Cook, you'll work in the back-of-house of one of our shops in the Partner Dining Room, providing hot and cold food for Partners during their break times.

When not in the kitchen, you'll support the wider shop floor team as a Supermarket Assistant, delivering excellent service and passionate food offerings that distinguish us from competitors.

Key Responsibilities

As a Branch Cook, your responsibilities include:

1. The smooth operation of the kitchen with support from the management team.
2. Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe kitchen environment.
3. Managing portion control, food preparation, storage, and waste reduction to protect profits.
4. Adhering to high standards of food hygiene.

When assisting on the shop floor, your tasks involve:

1. Stock replenishment to ensure shelves are well-stocked and products are correctly placed.
2. Fulfilling online customer orders for delivery.
3. Reducing wastage through proper product management and markdowns.
4. Supporting shop team tasks like checkout, Click & Collect, and on-demand orders.
5. Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience as a cook in catering or hospitality.
• Passion for food and serving nutritious menus.
• Customer-focused with the ability to engage Partners with the food on offer.
• Commercial awareness to drive sales and control costs/wastage.
• Flexibility to work between kitchen and shop floor.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• City & Guilds 706 1 and 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2.

About The Partnership

We’re the UK’s largest employee-owned business, home to John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re committed to building a happier world, innovating, and diversifying, with a focus on price, quality, and service.

As Partners, we share ownership, contribute to our success, and foster an environment of kindness, respect, and inclusion, enabling us to thrive individually and collectively.

Additional Information

Some roles may require pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks and financial probity checks. We encourage prompt application as vacancies may close early due to high demand.

We support flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance, including flexible hours, job sharing, or shorter contracts. Please discuss your preferences with the hiring manager during the interview.