Sous Chef

Job description

Job Type

Customer Service

Location

Bracknell Campus

Partnership Level

9

Closing Date

04/12/2024

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Salary

£26,500.00 - £35,000.00 Annual

Salary Frequency

Annual

Hours of Work

37.5

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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.

At a Glance

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: This role is Bracknell based, the role is based in Taylor House and sometimes the West Warehouse on the Waitrose Bracknell campus

Hours: 7:00 am - 14:30 pm Monday to Friday with some weekend working

Salary Range: We are looking for candidates in the budgeted salary range of £26,500.00 - £32,000 per annum

Partnership Level: 9

About the role  

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Waitrose Hospitality & Food Service team as a Sous Chef.

As a Sous Chef you will lead the team, who you task manage, to support the Hospitality & Food Service team in the delivery of the highest possible operational standards.  You will be an exemplary operator, ensuring menus are delivered to the highest possible standard, on time and within cost parameters, including compliance and risk management.

 

Some of your key responsibilities include but not limited to:  

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Producing food to the highest standards and quality within budgetary requirements.

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Make a creative contribution to menu and proposition development.

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Lead the food preparation process in a kitchen ensuring the highest standards are maintained. 

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Managing and working closely with other Chefs of all levels

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Responsible for ensuring the kitchens meet all regulations including the highest standards of food safety and hygiene legislation as well as industry best practices

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Ensure the administration of Food preparation is accurately recorded to management information and food safety requirements.

Essential Skills    

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Good Basic Education - GCSE’s - A Levels or Vocational equivalents

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Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

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Recognised Food Production Certificate. City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 or equivalent

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Operational experience in medium/large industrial kitchens, canteens or hospitality at a supervisory level

Desirable Skills   

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Working towards Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate - Level 3

Benefits of the Partnership and the role: 

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️ - Full - time working holiday entitlement 22 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/  

Next Steps 

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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. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process").

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Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a 1st stage 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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Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining JLP. 

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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 

You can view a copy of the full job outline here (internal only)

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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/