Cook - Droitwich

2 weeks ago

Droitwich, United Kingdom The National Trust Full time
Cook - Droitwich

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 at Hanbury Hall. 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: 37.5 hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days. You'll be required to work at least one weekend day per week (to be agreed with the Hiring Manager). Shifts will be worked 8am to 4pm.

Salary: £23,166 per year.

Duration: Permanent contract.

Interview date: 13th and 21st June 2024.

What it's like to work here

Reporting to the Chef, you'll be based at Hanbury Hall & Gardens (Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 7EA), a country retreat in the heart of Worcestershire. The Stables Café and Courtyard Kitchen are both open daily, serving a range of hot meals, cakes, sandwiches, bakes and drinks.? Hanbury also has 400 acres of parklands, gardens, the house and second-hand bookshop.?

To find out more about what it’s like to work in a food and beverage team for the National Trust, click here to watch our video.

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.  Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert.

Who we're looking for

We’d love to hear from you if you’re:

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

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salaryFree entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)Tax-free childcare schemeRental deposit loan schemeSeason ticket loanEV car lease scheme Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discountsHoliday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.Flexible working whenever possibleEmployee assistance programmeFree parking at most Trust places

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

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