Description
As a Supermarket Assistant Branch Cook at Waitrose & Partners in Bishop's Stortford, you will work in the back-of-house kitchen of our Partner Dining Room, preparing hot and cold food for Partners during their breaks. You will also support the shop floor team as a Supermarket Assistant, providing excellent customer service and maintaining a high level of food presentation.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen with support from the management team
- Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe kitchen environment
- Controlling food portions, preparation, and storage to minimize waste
- Adhering to high food hygiene standards
- Providing stock replenishment and ensuring shelves are fully stocked
- Fulfilling online customer orders and supporting the shop team with various tasks
The role requires:
- Experience as a cook in a catering or hospitality environment
- A passion for food and serving a varied and nutritious menu
- Customer-focused approach with the ability to engage with Partners
- Commercial awareness to drive sales and control costs
- Flexibility to work between the kitchen and shop floor as needed
Desirable skills and experience include:
- City & Guilds 706 1 and 2 or NVQ equivalent
- Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2
In addition to your contractual pay of £14.31 per hour, you will receive a Night Premium of £3.75 per hour for any time worked between 22:00 and 06:00.
The role is temporary, working varied hours of full-time work (37.5 hours) across seven days, including early starts, late finishes, evenings, and weekends.