Chef

National Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent conservation charity in the East Midlands is seeking a Chef to join its team. This role involves preparing delicious, seasonal meals from scratch for visitors while maintaining high food hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will be friendly, passionate about food, and experienced in a kitchen. You will also contribute to a positive team environment. The position includes a substantial benefits package and a salary of £26,793 per annum, with flexible working options available.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme of up to 10%

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Discounts for gym memberships and shopping

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working options

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust places

Qualifications

• Experienced as a professional chef or cook, with a passion for food.
• Confident about following recipes and batch-cooking.
• Aware of health and safety compliance.
• Happy working within a team, and good at communicating.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food from scratch using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and COSHH procedures.
• Provide support to team members and foster a positive work spirit.
• Minimize risks to visitors and staff.

Skills

Professional cooking experience

Recipe following

Health and safety compliance

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Job description

Role Overview

Your main focus is the kitchen, a busy and creative hub. You'll 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. You'll 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, you'll minimise risks to visitors, staff and contractors. We'll 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.

Qualifications

• 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

About the National Trust

The National Trust is committed to promoting and preserving those places of natural beauty and historic interest for which it has the privilege to be responsible for the benefit of the nation, for everyone for ever. The Trust is proud of what has been achieved over the last 126 years and is determined to maintain those high standards of conservation, stewardship and curatorial care for which it has been recognised throughout the world. Its achievements have enabled the general public and the Trust's members and visitors to enjoy and appreciate the countryside, coastline, gardens, historic buildings and collections, all of which encapsulate so much of the history of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is a duty to tell that history in a complete, balanced and accurate way, and without judgement. The National Trust continues as a guardian of the past, and for the future, to uphold its duty to maintain and enhance what has been entrusted to its care.

Recruitment Note

Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below.

Career Opportunity

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. We're looking for a Chef to join us. Because we are in a rural area, please think about how you'd be able to get here for work, before applying for the job.

Benefits

• 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

Hours & Salary

Hours: This role is based on annualised hours, where the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year. You'll work 1950 hours per year.

Salary: £26,793 per annum

Duration: Permanent