From-Scratch Kitchen Cook in Heritage Setting

National Trust; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial pension up to 10% of basic

Free entry to National Trust places

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Job summary

The National Trust is seeking a Cook to join our team in the rural Basingstoke area. This permanent role is 37.5 hours per week, with the salary of £25,837.50 per annum. Interview date: 24th November 2026. An online assessment will be used in place of a CV.

You’ll prepare fresh, seasonal dishes from scratch, work within the National Trust Cookbook framework, assist with deliveries and keep the kitchen clean to meet health and safety standards. Induction and allergen training provided.

Qualifications

• Love for good food and friendly attitude.
• Confident following recipes and batch-cooking; eager to learn.
• Aware of health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present delicious food from scratch using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Assist with deliveries and keep the kitchen clean to meet health and safety standards.
• Induction and training in allergens and food safety; mentoring available for growth.

Skills

Food enthusiasm

Friendly attitude

Recipe following

Batch cooking

Health and safety

Job description

The National Trust is seeking a Cook to join our team in the rural Basingstoke area. This permanent role is 37.5 hours per week, with the salary of £25,837.50 per annum. Interview date: 24th November 2026. An online assessment will be used in place of a CV.

You’ll prepare fresh, seasonal dishes from scratch, work within the National Trust Cookbook framework, assist with deliveries and keep the kitchen clean to meet health and safety standards. Induction and allergen training provided.