Chef

Job Description

Summary Are you looking to step up your career in food & beverage The National Trust is renowned for its food and hospitality. We run 185 cafes, tea-rooms, and restaurants all over England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and wed love you to join us.We’re looking for a Chef to join our friendly team at Winkworth Arboretum.Because were 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 benefitswe offer you.Hours:37.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 including weekends and Bank Holidays. Typically between 8.00am - 4.00pm so no evenings or split-shifts.Salary:£24,843 per annumDuration:PermanentInterview date: 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th May 2024Potential start date: Construction of the new visitor centre with a brand new café and kitchen is due to complete in June/July 2024, however, wed love to get people started sooner with the view of completing inductions at nearby places. What its like to work here Reporting to the Food & Beverage Manager, youll be based at Winkworth Arboretum with some line management responsibility of 2 part-time cooks.Joining our team at this exciting time, youll be given a full induction with time spent both onsite in our existing facilities and offsite at other places to gain full understanding of National Trust Food & Beverage systems and ways of working while thenew building is completed. Once access is gained to the new building, youll play a pivotal role in leading the team through this change and setting the new business up for success.To find out more about what it’s like to work in a food and beverage team for the National Trust,clickhere towatch our video. What youll be doing Your main focus is the kitchen, a busy and creative hub. You’ll be working within the framework of our ‘National Trust Cookbook’ to prepare delicious food from scratch using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Your food will be served directlyto visitors. You’ll help to build a great place to work, which includes showing empathy and giving support to team members when needed. The aim is to foster a positive spirit where everyone is focussed on giving the best possible service to visitors. By maintaining high standards of food hygiene and COSHH procedures, you’ll minimise risks to visitors, staff and contractors. 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 were looking for We’d love to hear from you if you’re: •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. 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 audienceswe 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)

• Tax-free childcare scheme

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Employee assistance programme

• Free parking at most Trust places

• Independent financial advice

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