Chef

National Trust; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned conservation organization in England is seeking a professional chef to lead kitchen operations and prepare high-quality food for visitors. The ideal candidate will have experience in food preparation, be passionate about creating delightful meals, and uphold health and safety standards. This role offers a dynamic environment where teamwork and adaptability are essential for success. Join us in delivering an outstanding culinary experience while promoting our values as a leader in conservation.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust places

Qualifications

• Experience as a professional chef or cook, with a passion for food.
• Confident in following recipes and willing to learn.
• Aware of health and safety compliance.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and presentation of high-quality food.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Foster a positive team spirit and support team members.

Skills

Professional chef or cook experience

Following recipes

Teamwork

Communication skills

Health and safety compliance

Job description

Alongside the Assistant Manager, you'll be leading your team. You'll be assisting your Manager to make sure we're commercially successful by analysing and identifying opportunities, stretching targets, and consistently delivering exceptional service. You'll have delegated responsibilities to your direct line team for scheduling, training, development embedding Food & beverage Standards and Values of the Trust.

You’ll lead the preparation & presentation of high quality hot & cold food whilst adhering to policy and our cookbook ensuring controls are in place to remain profitable & sustainable.

Here at Hughenden we value people. You'll welcome and look after everyone who comes to the caf . With your love of working with people, your 'can-do' attitude and your desire to provide an outstanding service, you'll be making sure everyone has an enjoyable time. This is a lively business that's constantly on the go, so teamwork and adaptability are crucial.

What you’ll be doing

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.

Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert.

We’d love to hear from you if you’re:

• 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 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.

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