Cook - Warminster

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

Job summary

A heritage conservation organization in Warminster seeks a full-time Cook to prepare delicious food from scratch for visitors. The successful candidate will follow the National Trust Cookbook, focus on health and safety, and maintain a clean kitchen. The role offers professional training opportunities and requires weekend availability. Benefits include a substantial pension scheme, free entry to Trust sites, and flexible working when possible. Salary is £24,862.50 per annum, and the position is permanent.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme up to 10%

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Gym memberships and discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working when possible

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust places

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food from scratch using the National Trust Cookbook framework.
• Measure and mix ingredients accurately.
• Assist with delivery of ingredients and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Serve food directly to visitors.
• Participate in training and development.

Skills

Friendly and positive attitude

Confident following recipes

Willingness to learn and adapt

Health and safety compliance awareness

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 that service runs smoothly. We'll give you an induction that fits the job, training in allergens and food safety, and mentoring to support you in your role. You can sign up for further professional training and development if you wish.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food from scratch using the National Trust Cookbook framework.
• Measure and mix ingredients accurately.
• Assist with delivery of ingredients and maintain kitchen cleanliness and health‑and‑safety compliance.
• Serve food directly to visitors.
• Participate in induction, allergen and food safety training, and receive ongoing mentoring.
• Sign up for further professional training and development if desired.

Qualifications

• Friendly and positive attitude.
• Confident following recipes and batch‑cooking.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Aware of health and safety compliance.

Location & Commute

As the role is located in a rural area, please consider how you would get to the job before applying.

Additional Information

In line with our redeployment policy, we will prioritize applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.

Hours & Working Pattern

Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week. Shifts 8:30 am – 4:30 pm on 5 days within a 7‑day period. Weekend working required.

Salary

£24,862.50 per annum (or £12.75 per hour).

Duration

Permanent.

Benefits

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% of 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 (gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts).
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days based on 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.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusive Culture

We welcome and value difference. The National Trust is committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong. Our teams reflect the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve.