What’s the role about?

An exciting opportunity is now available to join us as a Chef, working Monday - Friday within our team at our John Lewis & Partners head office in London, Victoria. 

As Chef, you’ll head up our enthusiastic catering team and provide nutritious, delicious meals for our Partners to enjoy whilst maintaining the highest possible kitchen standards. 

The salary for this role will be £20,600 - £27,000 dependent on your level of experience

Why do our Chef’s love working for us? 

Our chefs love working for us because they feel part of a diverse and happy team and able to freely show creativity and passion for food. This opportunity also has great working hours, Monday-Friday,  giving you a fantastic work-life balance. We also offer a range of incredible benefits to our Partners including Partnership Discount, ticket subsidies and much more. For more information on our full range of benefits, click here. 

More on what you'll be doing?

• Producing food to the highest standards and quality.

• Assisting the daily food preparation process, ensuring the highest standards are maintained. 

• Take an active part in menu preparation and sharing in the collective development of the food.

• Responsible for ensuring all relevant kitchen sections meet all regulations including the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

• Ensure the administration of Food preparation is accurately recorded to management information and food safety requirements.

 Essential experience/qualifications

• Good Basic Education - GCSEs - A Levels or Vocational equivalents

• Recognised Food Production Certificate. City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 or equivalent

• Operational experience in staff dining rooms, canteens or hospitality at a supervisory level.

Desirable experience/qualifications

• Working towards Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate - Level 3

• Basic computer skills