Branch Cook

Waitrose & Partners

Beckenham, London, United Kingdom
Base: £15.98 hourly; bonus/equity: night premium £...
Part-time (weekends, 14.5 hours a week)
Experience working as a cook in catering
Maintain clean and safe kitchen environment
Adhere to high food hygiene standards
Waitrose & Partners is seeking a Branch Cook for their Beckenham location, responsible for preparing food for staff and supporting the shop floor. The ideal candidate should have experience in a culinary setting, a passion for food, and a customer-focused mindset

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing hot and cold food for Partners in the Partner Dining Room while supporting the wider shop floor team.
  • Employees will be responsible for maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe kitchen environment while ensuring portion control and avoiding food wastage.
  • Night Premium of £3.75 per hour is offered for any time worked between 22:00 and 06:00.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

Waitrose & Partners is seeking a Branch Cook for their Beckenham location, responsible for preparing food for staff and supporting the shop floor. The ideal candidate should have experience in a culinary setting, a passion for food, and a customer-focused mindset.

Salary

Base: £15.98 Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Night Premium £3.75/hour (22:00-06:00); Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience working as a cook in catering
  • Maintain clean and safe kitchen environment
  • Adhere to high food hygiene standards
  • Support shop floor tasks including stock replenishment
  • Flexible to work between kitchen and shop floor

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for serving varied and nutritious menu
  • Customer focused with ability to engage partners
  • Demonstrate commercial awareness driving sales
  • City & Guilds 706 1 and 2 or NVQ equivalent
  • Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

Key Requirements

  • Experience of working as a cook in a catering or hospitality environment
  • Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (Desirable)
  • City & Guilds 706 1 and 2 or NVQ equivalent (Desirable)

Work Rights

Not specified

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