About the role
The Leckford Estate was purchased by John Spedan Lewis (the founder of the Partnership) in 1928 as his private estate. It was converted into a limited company in 1929 and is now part of the John Lewis Partnership. In August 2001, the Leckford Estate became part of Waitrose & Partners, focusing on producing food for the Partnership’s food stores under the Leckford brand.
Located in the heart of rural Hampshire, Leckford Estate is an area of outstanding beauty, only 25 minutes from the New Forest. Join us and enjoy a remarkable and unrivalled working environment and setting.
At a glance
Salary: £12.40 per hour
Contract type: Permanent
Hours of work: 16 hours a week - Saturday: 09:00 - 17:30 and Sunday: 08:00-16:30
About the role
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will provide excellent customer service at all stages, including in the kitchen during food preparation and delivery. Everyone works as a team, supporting each other and working flexibly to complete all tasks.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Assisting the head and sous chef in food preparation
* Maintaining a clean and organized environment
* Completing daily and weekly paperwork to ensure food hygiene and safety standards
* Collaborating with front of house staff to enhance customer experience
Essential Skills
* Good communication skills
* Excellent customer service skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Flexibility
Desirable Skills
* Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, including basic food preparation
* A positive work approach and willingness to learn
* Food Safety Level 2 (training provided within 3 months)
Benefits
* Full-time holiday entitlement of 22 days plus public holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
* Excellent work-life balance, flexible working, and parental leave policies
* Defined Contribution pension scheme with employer matching up to 8%, plus additional contributions after 3 years
* Partnership discount in store and online after completing Earning Membership
* Cycle to work scheme
* Opportunity to explore our exclusive hotels after 3 months
* Learn more about our benefits at www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/
Next steps
* Complete the application form, including uploading your CV and answering questions. Refresh the page after each step.
* Internal candidates should check Workday notifications for further guidance.
* Inform us of any adjustments needed for the recruitment process.
Thank you for your interest in joining JLP.
#J-18808-Ljbffr