Kitchen Assistant

4 weeks ago


Derby, United Kingdom National Trust Full time

We're looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Calke Abbey. (Internally you'll be known as a Food & Beverage Team Member).

**Benefits**:we offer a range of benefits to help you look after the things that matter most to you - whether that's helping you to save for your future, getting discounts on your weekly shop, or supporting you to find a healthy work-life balance. Please read our Package, below, to see what we can offer you.

**Hours**:1170 hours per year (on average 3 days per week)
- **Some weekend working will be required **, likely one weekend day per week. This role is based on annualised hours, where the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year

**Duration**:Permanent contract

**Interview Dates**:week starting 13th March 2023

What it's like to work here:Reporting to the Head Chef, you'll be based at Calke Abbey, one of the East Midlands’ top 10 visitor attractions. The newly refurbished restaurant serves local and seasonal produce, including organically reared meat from the estate. As well as the house, Calke is popular with visitors looking to explore the gardens, pleasure grounds, stableyards, and the 600+ acre estate including an ancient deer park, wetland and nature reserve. Our popular commercial spaces such as the restaurant, café, pop-up refreshments and shop help to make much of Calke’s extensive conservation work possible.

Due to the remote location of Calke Abbey we would encourage you to consider how you would commute here before you apply.

To find out more about what it’s like to work within “Food & Beverage” at the National Trust, click here to watch our video.

What you'll be doing:With your love of working with people, positive attitude and desire to provide an excellent service, you’ll support the Kitchen Team in the successful delivery of our menu. Your duties will include basic food preparation and cleaning. From time to time you may be required to assist the front of house team to ensure our customers are looked after when they visit our Food and Beverage outlet.

You'll receive a bespoke induction, allergen/food safety training and the coaching required to fulfil in role. Further professional training & development opportunities are available.

Who we're looking forNo experience is required but we are seeking someone who is;
- Helpful & friendly
- Customer focused with a positive attitude
- Enthusiastic with a willingness to learn

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 properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Tax free childcare scheme
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most locations
- Independent financial advice

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Permanent p/t (1170 hrs py)


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