Cook

National Trust; Brixham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The National Trust is seeking a Cook to join its food and beverage team. This role focuses on preparing and presenting seasonal dishes from scratch in a busy kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will possess a passion for food and a positive attitude. You'll benefit from substantial perks including a pension scheme, free entry to Trust places, and flexible working options.

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

Gym membership discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working whenever possible

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust places

Qualifications

• Confident in following recipes and batch-cooking.
• Desire to learn and improve culinary skills.
• Willingness to engage with health and safety processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present delicious food from scratch using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Assist with deliveries and maintain a clean kitchen.

Skills

Positive attitude

Batch cooking

Health and safety compliance

Job description

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Summary

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. We’re looking for a Cook 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: 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: 18.75 hours per week, 3 days over 7. Weekends required. Salary: £12.75 per hour Duration: Fixed-term for 4 months Interview date: w/c 14 July 2025 For this role, you’ll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role.

What it's like to work here

To find out more about what it’s like to work in a food and beverage team for the National Trust,

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’, you’ll prepare, measure and mix ingredients. You’ll 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.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.

Who we're looking for

We’d love to hear from you if you’re:•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. 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.

•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