Cook

National Trust; Warminster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Pension contribution match up to 10%

Discounted gym membership

Free entry to NT properties

Free entry to NT properties

Job summary

A leading conservation organization in Warminster is currently seeking a Cook to join their busy kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, be a dedicated team player, and possess a willingness to learn in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include preparing delicious meals using locally sourced ingredients, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards, and collaborating effectively with the Food & Beverage team. The position offers a range of career development opportunities and benefits including health plans and training.

Qualifications

• Passion for food preparation and presentation.
• Ability to work as part of a team effectively.
• Willingness to learn and develop culinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food following the National Trust Cookbook framework.
• Minimise waste and control costs in food preparation.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and relevant regulations.
• Support the Food & Beverage team and supervise volunteers when required.

Skills

Passionate about food

Team player

Creative and proactive

Customer focused

Good communication skills

Organised

Knowledge of Health & Safety compliance

Health & safety aware

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Cook to join our busy kitchen team. We are looking for an enthusiastic person with an interest in food and a willingness to learn. You need to be a team player who enjoys cooking with locally produced ingredients in a fast paced environment. We'll offer you development and training to increase your knowledge and skills.

What it's like to work here

A 2,650 Palladian mansion with a world-famous landscape garden, it’s no surprise that Stourhead is one of our busiest and ‘best loved’ properties. It’s a centrepiece of the community and the high level of repeat regular visitors make it a hugely rewarding place to work. With a huge catering operation and sizable retail outlet, the 50 strong team work closely with local partners and businesses. Whether you want to work indoors, outdoors, in the ice cream parlour or restaurant, there are opportunities for everyone at Stourhead.

What you'll be doing

With your passion for food and your appetite to provide an exceptional service to your customers, you’ll work with the National Trust Cookbook framework to prepare delicious food. Working with local produce you'll always be looking for ways to minimise waste and control costs and resources. With your attention to detail you’ll ensure each dish is fresh, tasty and beautifully presented every time.

As a key member of our busy Food & Beverage team, you’ll make sure the team is working effectively to deliver great results. You may also be required, on occasions to supervise volunteers.

You’ll help the Food & Beverage team ensure our kitchens are presented to the highest standard and are compliant with all relevant legislation around food hygiene and COSHH.

The National Trust ethos will always be at the forefront of your mind, and you'll be proud to share our good work with our customers, you’ll look to maximise sales with new ideas so that the profit can be reinvested back into our conservation work.

Who we're looking for

We are looking for someone to join our dedicated team to exceed our customer’s expectations with the delicious food we prepare and serve.

You’ll need to be:

• Passionate about food
• A good team player
• Willing to learn
• Creative and proactive
• Customer focused with good communication skills
• Organised
• Aware of good working knowledge of Health & Safety compliance requirements

The package

• Health cash plan – from as little as £3.09 per month for you and your dependents
• Pension contribution match up to 10%
• EAP and proactive Health and Wellbeing
• Discounted gym membership

Looking after your career

• Grow your career through professional training courses across the Trust
• Develop your skills with an internal secondment
• Pay review linked to values and behaviours, commitment to progression
• Work in some of the most beautiful, iconic and unique locations in the UK
• Free entry to NT properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• 20% off in our Retail and Food & Beverage outlets
• Discount up to 35% off a National Trust holiday cottage booking

If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have not been selected for an interview on this occasion. Thank you and good luck.