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From the employer's careers site First seen 12 Nov 2026

Supermarket Assistant Branch Cook

Salary

£14.31 per hour

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Description

As a Supermarket Assistant Branch Cook at Waitrose & Partners in Comely Bank, you'll work in the back-of-house kitchen, preparing hot and cold food for Partners during their breaks. You'll also support the shop floor team as a Supermarket Assistant, providing excellent customer service and maintaining a passion for food.

When working as a Branch Cook, you'll be responsible for:

  • Ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen with support from the management team
  • Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe kitchen environment
  • Implementing portion control, preparation, and storage methods to minimize food waste
  • Adhering to high food hygiene standards

When not in the kitchen, you'll assist with various shop-keeping tasks, including:

  • Stock replenishment to ensure shelves are full and products are easily accessible
  • Fulfilling online customer orders for delivery
  • Reducing waste by following product due diligence and markdowns
  • Supporting the wider shop team with tasks such as checkout support and managing Click & Collect orders
  • Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment

Pay: £14.31 per hour Contract Type: Temporary Hours of Work: Varied hours of full-time work (37.5 hours) across seven days, including early starts, late finishes, evenings, and weekends

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Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • City & Guilds 706 1 and 2 or NVQ equivalent
  • Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2
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