Chef

Are you looking to step up your career in food and beverage? The National Trust is renowned for its food and hospitality. We run 185 cafes, tea-rooms, and restaurants all over England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and we'd love you to join us. Were looking for a Chef 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: 37.5 hours (5 days a week, weekend, bank and school holiday availability required). Salary: £26,500 per annum Duration: Permanent Interview date: Wednesday 13th November, Thursday 14th November, Thursday 21st November and Friday 22nd November Potential start date: November What it's like to work here Working in Food & Beverage has a dual purpose. First, we have the immense privilege to serve visitors who come out to our places and contribute to making memories. As well as this, the profits we make allow the National Trust to continue looking after Sheffield Park for everyone, forever. You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of whats possible in this role. What you'll be doing Your main focus is the kitchen, a busy and creative hub. Youll be working within the framework of our National Trust Cookbook to prepare delicious food from scratch using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Your food will be served directly to visitors. Youll help to build a great place to work, which includes showing empathy and giving support to team members when needed. The aim is to foster a positive spirit where everyone is focussed on giving the best possible service to visitors. By maintaining high standards of food hygiene and COSHH procedures, youll minimise risks to visitors, staff and contractors. 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. Who we're looking for Wed love to hear from you if youre: Experienced as a professional chef or cook, with a passion for food and a friendly and positive attitude. Confident about following recipes and batch-cooking, and willing to learn. Aware of health and safety compliance. Happy working within a team, and good at communicating with people. 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) 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 Free parking at most Trust places TPBN1_UKCT