Casual Culinary Specialist

4 weeks ago


Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom The National Trust Full time

Casual Culinary Specialist

Overview

Are you enthusiastic about culinary arts? The National Trust is celebrated for its exceptional food and hospitality services. We operate numerous cafes across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and we invite you to join our team.

We are seeking a Casual Culinary Specialist to become a part of our dedicated kitchen staff.

As we are situated in a rural location, please consider your transportation options before applying.

Benefits: We aim to support you in managing what matters most, whether it's saving for the future, enjoying discounts on groceries, or achieving a healthy work-life balance. Please review our benefits package below.

Working Hours: 30 hours per week, across 4 days out of 7, including weekends and public holidays. Typically scheduled between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, ensuring no evening or split shifts.

Compensation: £18,500 annually (£23,125 FTE)

Employment Type: Permanent


Work Environment

Reporting to the Head Chef, you will be part of a vibrant kitchen team.

To learn more about working in our food and beverage department, please watch our informative video.


Key Responsibilities

As a Culinary Specialist, your primary focus will be in the kitchen, assisting in the preparation and presentation of delectable dishes made from fresh, seasonal ingredients. Your culinary creations will be served directly to our visitors. Following the guidelines of our 'National Trust Cookbook', you will measure, mix, and prepare ingredients. You will also assist with deliveries and maintain kitchen cleanliness to comply with health and safety regulations, ensuring smooth service operations. Comprehensive induction training will be provided, along with education on allergens and food safety, as well as ongoing mentoring to support your role. Opportunities for further professional development and training are available if desired. Please refer to the complete role profile attached to this advertisement.

Candidate Profile

We welcome applications from individuals who are:

• Passionate about quality food and possess a friendly, positive demeanor.

• Confident in following recipes and batch cooking, with a willingness to learn.

• Knowledgeable about health and safety standards.

Our Commitment

The National Trust is dedicated to inclusivity, ensuring that our workforce reflects the diverse communities we serve. We value and welcome differences, striving to create an environment where everyone feels they belong.


• Comprehensive pension scheme of up to 10% of basic salary


• Complimentary access to National Trust locations for you, a guest, and your children (under 18)


• Rental deposit loan program


• Public transport loan options


• Electric vehicle leasing program


• Employee discounts on various services, including gym memberships and shopping


• Generous holiday allowance, increasing with service length, plus a holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.


• Flexible working arrangements whenever feasible


• Employee assistance program


• Free parking at most National Trust locations

For more information about the benefits we provide to support you, please refer to our website.


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