Cook / Cogydd - Wrexham

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

Job summary

A reputable culinary organization in Wrexham seeks a passionate Cook to prepare and present fresh, seasonal food in a friendly environment. The role features a flexible zero-hour contract, offering varied hours with potential for full-time work. Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining health and safety standards, and working with a supportive team. Benefits include a substantial pension scheme, discounts, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme

Free entry to National Trust places

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust places

Qualifications

• Must be willing to learn and improve culinary skills.
• Aware of health and safety compliance in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food from scratch using fresh ingredients.
• Help with deliveries and maintain a clean kitchen.
• Follow recipes and batch-cooking techniques.

Skills

Passion for food

Friendly and positive attitude

Confident in following recipes

Job description

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

This is a zero‑hour contract, meaning we can’t guarantee a set number of hours each week. While we aim to provide a consistent work pattern, flexibility is needed as schedules may change based on business needs. We’ll try to give as much notice as possible. The role includes weekends and Bank Holidays but does not require evening or split shifts.

Varied hours, up to full time depending on business need, between the days of Tuesday and Sunday.

Salary

12.75 an hour

Duration

Fixed Term Contract until 31 May 2026

Interview date

Week commencing Monday 8th December

Potential start date

asap

Assessment

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 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

• 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

• 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

Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.