Kitchen Operations Leader

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia John Lewis Partnership Full time
Position Overview: The John Lewis Partnership is seeking dedicated culinary professionals to enhance our Catering teams, ensuring adherence to food safety regulations as outlined in our food policy. Our goal is to meet specific departmental performance targets while maintaining compliance with all service agreements.

Role Details:

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: John Lewis Partnership

Salary: Competitive, within the range of £24,000 to £28,000 per annum

Partnership Level: 9

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM, totaling 35 hours per week

Job Responsibilities:

We are looking for two culinary specialists to join our Catering team. This role is demanding and focuses on providing high-quality food to our Partners. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and customer service skills, and be physically capable of handling the demands of the kitchen environment.

We value a healthy work-life balance, making this position ideal for those who prefer consistent hours without weekend shifts.

Key Duties Include:

  • Operating in various kitchen settings, preparing both hot and cold dishes, including pastry items, while ensuring a clean and organized workspace.
  • Maintaining and cleaning kitchen equipment, with a strong understanding of food safety standards.
  • Implementing food safety policies and procedures in compliance with relevant legislation.
  • Overseeing daily kitchen operations, including opening and closing procedures.
  • Preparing, serving, and presenting food to a high standard.

Essential Qualifications:

  • Experience as a Chef in canteens, hospitality, or similar environments.
  • Good Basic Education.
  • Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2).
  • Recognized Food Production Certificate (City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 or equivalent).

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Progress towards Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3).
  • Knowledge of pastry or bakery techniques.

Benefits:

  • Full-time holiday entitlement of 22 days, plus public and bank holidays.
  • Focus on well-being and flexible working arrangements.
  • Defined Contribution pension scheme with matching contributions from the Partnership.
  • Partnership discount available after probation period.
  • Access to exclusive hotels after three months of service.

Next Steps:

  • Submit your application, including a CV and responses to application questions.
  • Prepare for a potential first-stage interview.
  • Communicate any adjustments needed for the recruitment process.

We encourage candidates to apply early as vacancies may close if we receive a high volume of applications.



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