Seasonal Chef: Fresh, Local Menus

National Trust; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial pension up to 10%

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Job summary

National Trust in the UK is seeking a Chef to join our food and beverage team at Sheffield Park, Uckfield. You will prepare fresh, seasonal dishes in a busy kitchen, serving visitors with pride and care.

Joining a supportive, dynamic team, you’ll follow National Trust Cookbook standards, learn allergens and food safety, and have opportunities for professional development in a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced as a professional chef or cook, with a passion for food and a friendly and positive attitude.
• Confident about following recipes and batch-cooking, and willing to learn.
• Aware of health and safety compliance.
• Happy working within a team, and good at communicating with people.

Responsibilities

• Kitchen focus: prepare delicious food from scratch using fresh, seasonal ingredients, served to visitors.
• Supportive team environment: show empathy and assist teammates as needed.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and COSHH procedures to minimise risks.
• Induction, allergens and food safety training, with opportunities for further development.

Skills

Professional chef

Batch-cooking

Health & safety

Team communication

Job description

National Trust in the UK is seeking a Chef to join our food and beverage team at Sheffield Park, Uckfield. You will prepare fresh, seasonal dishes in a busy kitchen, serving visitors with pride and care.

Joining a supportive, dynamic team, you’ll follow National Trust Cookbook standards, learn allergens and food safety, and have opportunities for professional development in a welcoming environment.