Cook

Do you have a passion for food? The National Trust is renowned for its food and hospitality. We run 185 cafes all over England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and we'd love you to be a part of it.

Were looking for a Cook to join us. Because we are in a rural area, please think about how youd be able to get here for work, before applying for the job.
Benefits: We want to help you look after the things that matter to you, such as saving for your future, getting a discount on your weekly shop, or encouraging you to find a work-life balance. Please read our package, below, to see what benefits we offer you.

Hours: 15 hours per week, with a typical start time of 8.30am-3.30pm however there is flexibility with regards school pickups & drop offs. Working 1 day on the weekend and 1 day in the week. We can discuss this further at interview stage. No evenings or split shifts.

We do not require you to have cooking experience, we provide all training and well give you an induction that fits the job, and training in allergens and food safety, plus any mentoring needed to help you in your role.

Due to a lack of public transport, own transport or a reliable lift is essential. Free car parking is?available?on site.

Salary: £11.88 per hour.

Duration: Permanent

Interview date: Flexible, TBC

Potential start date: ASAP
What you'll be doing

As a Cook, your focus will be in the kitchen, helping to prepare and present delicious food from scratch using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Your food will be served directly to visitors.

Using the framework of our National Trust Cookbook, youll prepare, measure and mix ingredients. Youll help with deliveries and with keeping the kitchen clean, to be compliant with health and safety legislation and to make sure that service runs smoothly.
Well give you an induction that fits the job, and training in allergens and food safety, plus any mentoring needed to help you in your role. You can sign up for further professional training and development if you wish.
Please also read the full role profile, available on our website.
Who we're looking for

Wed love to hear from you if youre:

Someone who loves good food and has a friendly and positive attitude.

Confident about following recipes and batch-cooking, and willing to learn.

Aware of health and safety compliance.
The package

The National Trust has the motto For everyone, for ever at its heart. Were working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. Its important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say were for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
Tax-free childcare scheme
Rental deposit loan scheme
Season ticket loan
EV car lease scheme
Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
Flexible working whenever possible
Employee assistance programme

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