Cook

7 days ago


Darwen, United Kingdom John Lewis & Partners Full time

**At a glance**

We are looking for a Cook, to join our site here at Herbert Parkinson

**Working pattern**:

- Full Time vacancy - 38.75 hours per week
- Monday to Friday - 07:00-15:00

**Salary range** - The annual salary for this role starts at £24,400

**Contract type** - This is a Fixed Term contract (internally known as a Secondment) for potentially up to 12 months

**About the role**

You also can view a copy of the full job outline here:

- External applicants
- please view the attached job outline
Internal applicants
- please use the link below

**Essential skills you’ll need**
- Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
- Level 2 Recognised Food Production Certificate. City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 or equivalent
- Operational experience in Partner Dining Rooms, canteens or hospitality

**Desirable skills you could bring**
- Working towards Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate - Level 3

**What will you do**
- To support the team, who you direct, 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
- Ensure menus are delivered to the highest possible standard, on time and within cost parameters, including compliance and risk management.
- Contribute to 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

**Benefits of the Partnership and the role**

We believe in rewarding our Partners for their time and energy. After all, they’re the ones that make the John Lewis Partnership special. Benefits include:
Full uniform provided, including safety boots
Free Meals

Free parking on site
Once you’ve been with us for three months, you’ll get Partnership discount in store and online. That’s 25% off in John Lewis & Partners (12% electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose & Partners. You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount.
Discounted cinema tickets & VIP suites with discounted tickets at the O2 arena
Discounted rates on holidays at the John Lewis Partnerships hotels, where only Partners and their guests can stay
Enhanced work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy

And much more Find out more about our benefits here

**Additional Information**

The Partnership supports agile and flexible working practices, such as when, where and how we work. We have several different ways to work flexibly, including part-time, flexible or compressed hours, and job sharing. You'll have the opportunity to discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview and, where it is operationally practicable, they'll do all they can to accommodate your needs.

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