Cook - Bath

National Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An iconic heritage organization in Bath is seeking a Cook to prepare and present delicious food from scratch using fresh, seasonal ingredients. The ideal candidate will be passionate about food, confident in following recipes, and aware of health and safety compliance. This role offers a permanent position with a salary of £24,862.50 per annum, flexible working opportunities, and numerous employee benefits including a substantial pension scheme and perks at work discounts.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Gym membership discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Enjoy preparing meals and working in a kitchen environment.
• Capable of batch cooking and following recipes accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present delicious food using seasonal ingredients.
• Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and health compliance.
• Assist with staff training in food safety and allergens.

Skills

Passionate about food

Confident in following recipes

Aware of health and safety compliance

Friendly and positive attitude

Job description

Job Overview

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present delicious food from scratch using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Measure and mix ingredients following the framework of the 'National Trust Cookbook'.
• Help with deliveries and keep the kitchen clean, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and smooth service run.
• Assist with induction and training in allergens, food safety, and mentorship as required.

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and enjoy preparing meals.
• Confident in following recipes and batch‑cooking.
• Aware of health and safety compliance.
• Friendly and positive attitude, capable of working in a rural setting.

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 and Salary

Hours: 37.5 hours per week over 5 days. 8-4pm with a half hour break. Need to be available to work some weekend days and bank holidays. However no nights or split shifts.

Salary: 24,862.50 per annum / 12.75 per hour.

Duration

Permanent.