Supermarket Assistant Branch Cook

As a Supermarket Assistant Branch Cook at Waitrose & Partners in Dorchester, 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 clean and safe environment. Key Responsibilities 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 monitoring product expiration dates and applying markdowns Supporting the wider shop team with tasks such as checkout assistance and Click & Collect orders Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment Requirements Experience working as a cook in a catering or hospitality environment Passion for food and serving a varied and nutritious menu Customer-focused with the ability to engage with Partners Commercial awareness to drive sales while controlling costs and waste Flexibility to work between the kitchen and shop floor as needed Desirable Skills City & Guilds 706 1 and 2 or NVQ equivalent Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 Additional Information Pay: £14.31 per hour Contract Type: Permanent Hours of Work: Varied part-time hours (20 hours per week), including Sundays to Saturdays with potential for early starts and late finishes Job Data by YubHub .