Cook

1 week ago


Solihull, Solihull, United Kingdom National Trust Full time
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.


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.
Regular weekend working is required. Shift times may vary, earliest start is 8am and latest finish 5pm.

Salary:
£23,693 per year (£12.15ph).

Duration:
Permanent contract.

Interview date:2nd and 3rd July 2024.

Potential start date:
July/August 2024.


What it's like to work here:Reporting to the Food & Beverage Manager, you'll be based at Packwood House (Lapworth, Warwickshire, B94 6AT), a 16th century Tudor manor house renowned for its collection of têxtiles and gardens.

The team is focused on conservation projects, as well as providing an exceptional family-friendly visitor experience. The new café serves a delicious selection of produce grown in Packwood's kitchen garden.

Packwood House is part of a trio of properties alongside Baddesley Clinton and Coughton Court, so collaborative working between staff and volunteers is encouraged.


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 forWe'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 batchcooking, and willing to learn.
  • Aware of health and safety compliance.
The packageThe 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 salary
  • Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
  • Taxfree childcare scheme
  • Rental deposit loan scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • EV car lease scheme
  • Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
  • Flexible working whenever possible
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Free parking at most Trust places

Requirements :
Compliance.
Eligibility to Work in the UK
Permanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw)
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