Lead Chef - High-Volume Kitchen & Menu Innovation

John Lewis & Partners; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Chefs whites provided by Partnership

Free meals whilst on duty

Free onsite Parking

Job summary

John Lewis & Partners in Milton Keynes is seeking a Chef to join our kitchen team across Magna Park campus. You’ll lead a busy brigade, develop and execute menus, and ensure high quality, cost control and safety standards while delivering great dining for Partners and customers.

The role is permanent, 37.5 hours per week with early or late shifts (7am-3pm or 11:30am-7:30pm) and a requirement to work 2 weekends in 4. Shift premium applies after 6pm.

Qualifications

• Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2.
• City & Guilds 7061/7062 or equivalent.
• Operational experience in PDRs, canteens or hospitality.
• Experience of working within a catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Advanced High-Volume Culinary Skills: Proven ability in producing a wide range of dishes to a high standard for large numbers.
• Menu Development & Innovation: Creating diverse, appealing, and cost-effective menus.
• Recipe Standardisation & Consistency: Developing standardized recipes to ensure consistency across large batches.
• Special Dietary Accommodation: Ability to cater to common dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergies.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Menu development

Recipe standardisation

Dietary accommodation

Customer service (hospitality)

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

City & Guilds 7061/7062

Job description

John Lewis & Partners in Milton Keynes is seeking a Chef to join our kitchen team across Magna Park campus. You’ll lead a busy brigade, develop and execute menus, and ensure high quality, cost control and safety standards while delivering great dining for Partners and customers.

The role is permanent, 37.5 hours per week with early or late shifts (7am-3pm or 11:30am-7:30pm) and a requirement to work 2 weekends in 4. Shift premium applies after 6pm.