Chef

National Trust; Sheffield Green; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 10%

Free entry to National Trust places

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance 32 days

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Job summary

National Trust at Sheffield Park is seeking an experienced chef to join a welcoming team. You will contribute to menu creation, batch-cooking, and delivering high-quality food and hospitality for visitors in a busy garden setting.

The role is full-time and permanent, 37.5 hours per week, including weekends and school holidays. Salary is £27,704 per year, with a benefits package including pension and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Experienced as a professional chef or cook with a passion for food and a friendly, positive attitude.
• Confident following recipes and batch-cooking, and willing to learn.
• Aware of health and safety compliance.

Skills

Professional chef

Batch cooking

Health and safety aware

Job description

Working at Sheffield Park is a rewarding and dynamic experience, especially as part of a fun, vibrant team. Set within one of the National Trust's most beautiful gardens, every day brings something different, whether you're creating delicious seasonal dishes, developing new menu ideas, or helping visitors make the most of their day out. Food & Beverage plays an important role at Sheffield Park. We have the privilege of welcoming visitors and helping create memorable experiences through great food and hospitality. Just as importantly, every purchase helps generate income that supports the National Trust's work caring for Sheffield Park, so it can be enjoyed by everyone, for ever. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with a shared passion for quality food, sustainability and excellent visitor experiences. Team spirit is at the heart of what we do, with colleagues supporting one another, sharing ideas and bringing creativity to seasonal menus and special events. There's a genuine camaraderie that makes even the busiest days enjoyable. More than just a job, it's an opportunity to be part of a community that values nature, heritage and great hospitality, while helping visitors create lasting memories in a truly special place.

• 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. 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're looking for a Chef to join us. 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.
• Happy working within a team, and good at communicating with people.

Hours, Pay and Contract

• Hours: 37.5 hours a week (including weekends, bank holidays and school holidays), no evenings.
• Salary: £27,704.00 per annum
• Duration: Full time/Permanent
• Interview date: Friday 23rd October
• Potential start date: Beginning/middle of November

The package

• 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 (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• 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

The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's 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 we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.