Working in Partnership for a happier world – our shared Purpose that guides us in everything we do and inspires 3 important principles; happier people, happier business, happier world. The John Lewis Partnership is a truly unique business, one that seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of everyone.

Our Cookery School in King’s Cross, London has a fantastic opportunity for a Chef Tutor to join their friendly and welcoming team on a 12 month fixed term contract 

What’s the role about?

This role is all about hosting and interacting with customers, sharing your love of food, kitchen skills and experience on a daily basis.

Working as part of a varied and creative team you will be responsible for the daily teaching of our Waitrose Cookery School courses.. You will be crucial in supporting   the development of a seasonal Cookery School programme, which includes the creation of recipe content and opportunities to participate in filming for the Waitrose YouTube and Instagram channels.

This is the ideal role for someone who has a passion for food, experience and knowledge of a wide range of cuisines and fantastic communication skills.  

Please note: Assessments for this role will be taking place in early January at our Kings Cross Cookery School

What will you be doing as a Chef Tutor?

• Delivering engaging and interactive cookery demonstrations, and supporting customers in replicating each dish

• Express yourself through sharing your love of food with customers using the best Waitrose ingredients 

• Delivering excellent customer service in a fast paced environment

• Develop your depth of knowledge through teaching a wide variety of cuisines

• Benefit from personal development time to research and practise where needed

• Lead or support on internal and external events - to include teaching, food service offerings and creation of menus and courses

• Awareness of financial performance and supporting to control costs and work to budget

• Responsible for complete setup of customer courses to include food ordering and shopping, food preparation and customer trays, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness

• Supporting and collaborating with various stakeholders to develop seasonal Cookery School programme including development and creation of recipe content and course structure

Full details relating to this role can be found on the attached Job Outline.

Existing Partners should click here to view the Job Outline for this role. 

What you'll have:

• Proven restaurant, hotel or other commercial kitchen experience (ideally 3 years)

• Good understanding of kitchen operation

• Proven experience and knowledge of a wide range of cuisines, sweet and savoury baking and cooking techniques

• DBS checked