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Chef De Partie

John Lewis Partnership, Taplow, Buckinghamshire

Chef De Partie

£28400-£38600

John Lewis Partnership, Taplow, Buckinghamshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 5 days ago, 19 Apr | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 5c58608e2d554517ac00495e8c2946cc

Location ref: Taplow, Buckinghamshire

Full Job Description

  • Food Delivery & Presentation: Assisting the Head and Sous Chef to plan and deliver a food offer that aligns with current trends and customer demand, maintaining exceptional presentation standards.
  • Team Development: Using your expertise to train and develop junior chefs and kitchen porters, including specialised skills like fishmongery and butchery.
  • Compliance & Food Safety: Ensuring all legislative requirements are met, including allergen management, food safety policies, and health & safety standards.
  • Operational Leadership: Conducting daily compliance checks (fridge temperatures, cleaning schedules, and PPE) and taking charge of the kitchen operation in the absence of senior chefs.
  • Commercial Contribution: Helping to achieve sales targets by managing food availability and equipping the front-of-house team with the knowledge to upsell effectively.
  • Wastage Control: Managing food orders with accuracy to minimise wastage and maximise profit margins.
  • Brand Ambassador: Acting as a representative of the Partnership, providing a consistently outstanding experience for our guests and fellow Partners., Our BAME Network supports Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Partners, celebrate their contributions and create a more inclusive workplace.
    • Faith & Belief FAB (Faith & Belief) is aimed at educating, celebrating and increasing awareness of all faiths and beliefs.Gender Equality Promoting Gender equality, empowering Partners to overcome barriers and be more involved in topics outside of their day job.Linkages Our intergenerational or age network aiming to build awareness of the benefits and opportunities of an intergenerational workforce.Pride Our first network that we developed. Designed to support the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.Working Parents Our Working Parents' Network supports and inspires working parents throughout their parenting journey.Care Experience Providing a safe and supportive community for Partners with experience in the care system.Carers Network The network aims to raise awareness and support Partners who are carers, and their allies.Ability Championing workplace disability inclusion by creating a supportive environment and offering peer communities for those with diverse needs.Unity Our BAME Network supports Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Partners, celebrate their contributions and create a more inclusive workplace.Faith & Belief FAB (Faith & Belief) is aimed at educating, celebrating and increasing awareness of all faiths and beliefs.Gender Equality Promoting Gender equality, empowering Partners to overcome barriers and be more involved in topics outside of their day job.Linkages Our intergenerational or age network aiming to build awareness of the benefits and opportunities of an intergenerational workforce.Pride Our first network that we developed. Designed to support the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.Working Parents Our Working Parents' Network supports and inspires working parents throughout their parenting journey.

  • Professional Qualifications: Relevant professional chef qualifications, such as City & Guilds diplomas in professional cookery, BTEC HNC in professional cookery, or equivalent.
  • Communication: Excellent skills to instruct the kitchen team and deliver clear feedback to front-of-house staff.
  • Organisation & Planning: The ability to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment while upholding strict hygiene and safety standards.
  • Leadership Qualities: Ability to foster mutual trust and respect within a team, ensuring every member feels valued.
  • Problem Solving: Quick and confident decision-making skills to resolve kitchen issues efficiently., Food Safety Certification: Level 3 Food Safety qualification.
  • Mentorship: Experience in coaching or developing junior kitchen staff.
  • Volume Catering: Experience working in a hotel or high-volume quality dining environment.

    The John Lewis Partnership is the UK's largest employee-owned business and home to our two well-loved retail brands - John Lewis & Partners and Waitrose & Partners. We aren't an ordinary business; as Partners, we share a responsibility for our success and the rewards that come with it. Everything we do is powered by our unique Purpose: Working in Partnership for a happier world.
    • If you are looking for a country club hotel with something different and some history to work in, then The Odney Hotel, our "Place by the River," could be for you. This is a beautiful and unique John Lewis Partnership-owned hotel, set on 130 acres by the River Thames in Cookham, Berkshire. It offers both character and charm to our guests, who can stay in one of five beautiful houses on the site, each maintaining the period look of its time. The main house, Lullebrook Manor, and its grounds are thought to have been the inspiration for the classic novel The Wind in the Willows, bringing history along with relaxation. Our guests enjoy access to picturesque grounds including a private stretch of river, water gardens, a pool, and sports facilities. Relaxation is further achieved with a visit to our Wellbeing suite or a meal overlooking the river-which is where you come in., We're the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We're not just employees, we're Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. We're ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose. As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect. We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we're free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective. As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it., This is where you'll be based, whether that's in a shop, distribution centre or one of our head offices. Cookham Odney Lane Berkshire, SL6 9SR See Commute

    Leisure Learning Enjoy learning a new skill or hobby even more by claiming up to £200 towards certain tutored courses. (Applies to courses which you pay for in advance yourself).PARTNER DISCOUNT 25% off at John Lewis and 20% at Waitrose. We knew you'd like this one! (some exclusions apply). (Partner discount is only available following successful completion of your 90-day Earning Membership period once you have started).Clubs & Societies From arts & crafts to fishing, from skiing to running, we have so many clubs and societies bringing Partners with shared interests together.HOLIDAY & LEAVE Enjoy a generous holiday provision. Plenty of time for some rest and relaxation. (The amount of holiday you'll get depends on your role and working hours. It increases over time).PENSION & LIFE ASSURANCE Secure your future with our comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance.

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