Cook - Sheffield

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

Job summary

An established heritage organization in the United Kingdom is seeking Cooks to join their team at Longshaw Cafe. The successful candidates will prepare and present delicious food using fresh, seasonal ingredients while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The role offers a salary of £24,862 and various benefits, including a substantial pension scheme, free entry to Trust places, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will be friendly, confident in following recipes, and eager to learn.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme up to 10%

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Workplace perks: gym memberships and discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working whenever possible

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust places

Qualifications

• Must love good food and possess a friendly demeanor.
• Ability to follow recipes and engage in batch-cooking.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, measure and mix ingredients according to the National Trust Cookbook.
• Help with deliveries and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Support the Head Chef and deliver excellent service to visitors.

Skills

Friendly, positive attitude

Confident in following recipes

Aware of health and safety compliance

Job description

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 keep the kitchen clean, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and contributing to smooth service. We’ll give you an induction that fits the job, training in allergens and food safety, and 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 places of natural beauty and historic interest for the benefit of the nation. We run 185 cafes across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and we take pride in the high standards of service and stewardship we uphold.

Hours: The role is based on annualised hours. Your annual salary of £24,862 will be paid in 12 equal instalments. You’ll work 1950 hours per year, which averages 37.5 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. Hours vary slightly by season – approximately 40 hours in summer and 35 hours in winter.

What it’s like to work here: Nestled on the edge of the stunning Peak District, Longshaw Cafe continues to thrive. We’re looking to add 2 Cooks to a friendly, welcoming kitchen team. From batch baking, soup making and plating for service, you’ll need to be a good all‑rounder, support the Head Chef and drive the business forward, providing excellent service to thousands of visitors in a fast‑paced, varied environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, measure and mix ingredients according to the National Trust Cookbook.
• Help with deliveries and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Support the Head Chef and deliver excellent service to visitors.

Qualifications

• Love good food and have a friendly, positive attitude.
• Confident in following recipes and batch‑cooking, and willing to learn.
• Aware of health and safety compliance.

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.
• Workplace perks: gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts.
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days and a holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Free parking at most Trust places.