Chef De Partie

Job description

Job Type

Customer Service

Location

Stockbridge - Leckford Estate

Partnership Level

9

Closing Date

12/09/2024

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Salary

£24,400.00 - £31,000.00 Annual

Salary Frequency

Annual

Hours of Work

various fulltime hours required

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We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where it is possible to do so. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.

Our Purpose

Working in Partnership for a happier world – our shared Purpose that guides us in everything we do and inspires 3 important principles; happier people, happier business, happier world. The John Lewis Partnership is a truly unique business, one that seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of everyone.

About The Role
Our Chef de Partie operates as a valued member of our talented and friendly Catering team demonstrating a real passion for food and being motivated to invent, produce and present quality dishes in accordance with our hotel offer.

You’ll also be involved in assisting in the day to day running of the kitchen by producing agreed menus to a high standard, supervising the department when required, providing guidance to the Commis chef, controlling stock and minimising wastage.

We work to a high standard and as a key part of the team you’ll comply with all food safety policies, procedures and practices as essential when working in catering.

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Required essential experience skills and qualifications:

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Ability to work under pressure

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Experience working in a professional kitchen

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Compliance of all food safety policies, procedures and practices

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Proactive

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Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

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Meticulous attention to detail.

Desirable experience skills and qualifications:

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City & Guilds 706 1 and 2 or NVQ equivalent.

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Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2.

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Good communication skills and P.C. literate.

Benefits of the Partnership and the role

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️ - Full - time working holiday entitlement 22 or 25 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays

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⚖ - Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy

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- Defined 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 not

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- You’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 discount

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-  Simple cycle to work support scheme

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- We’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

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-  Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit - https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/

About Leckford

Within the beautiful Hampshire countryside sits the picturesque Leckford Estate. 4000 acres containing our Farm, Farmshop, Plant Nursery, award-winning Water Gardens and our holiday escapes; Leckford Abbas and Leckford Lodges & Camping.

At the Lodges & Camping, our guests can relax in one of our fully furnished Lodges, get the ‘glamping’ experience in our Safari Tents or take advantage of one of our Ready Pitched Tents. 

The Lodges & camping give our guests freedom, they can come and go as they please. They can take in the peaceful countryside, go out and visit local attractions or take full advantage of the facilities onsite which include; Children's Play Area's, Games Room, Bicycles, Tennis Court, Bowling Green, Putting Green.

Our guests can also take a visit to the onsite Apple Press Lodge restaurant for tasty food cooked fresh by our expert kitchen brigade.

Important Information - Application and Interview Process

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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. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a 1 stage in person interview. 

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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.

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We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications, therefore, we recommend you apply early.

Duties and Responsibilities

To work as part of the Catering team to plan, produce and deliver the hotel food offer. To add value to the efficient and profitable running of your department in order to achieve your business and personal objectives, along with those of your team and the hotel.

At the John Lewis Partnership, we embrace our differences. We want you to be you. Because, well, we know you're at your best when you're free to be yourself. Being a truly inclusive employer to us means creating an environment which celebrates your contribution, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. It's why we've set our own aim to become the UK’s most inclusive business - for our Partners (employees) and our customers. We firmly believe that our future success lies in diversity of thought from all Partners and it's integral in our mission to build a happier world. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. And, once you're a Partner, your differences will make all the difference. Find out more about D&I in the Partnership here - https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/diversityandinclusion/