Chef / Baker

Job Description

Summary Hours:37.5 hours per week, average shift pattern9am5pm. weekend work required.Salary: £22,000 per annumDuration: This is a permanent role which offers realistic salary progression based on annual reviews.Internally you will be known as Cook What its like to work here We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and dedicated chef / baker to join our team. We are a popular property with almost 200,000 visitors per year and a lot of potential. We have plans new infrastructure looking to improve our visitor experienceincluding the addition of new Food and Beverage outlets. With a 14th century castle with romantic views from the new house and over 700 acres to explore, you can see why were a popular property."It is the picturesque as a whole that is exceptional. Christopher Hussey, A History of Scotney Castle.Click here to find out more about working for a leading food & hospitality brand What youll be doing Our coach house tea room is at the centre of our visitors day with our ice cream parlours proving extremely popular on sunny days. You will provide support to the chef on duty making soups, salads, sandwiches, light meals and main meals as well as ourfamous scones and cakes, all from scratch. There may be days where you will manage the kitchen on your own, maintaining the high standards we and you strive for, never compromising on quality even when under pressure.You will have had previous experience in the hospitality sector and eager to join our team ready for the busy year ahead. You will enjoy cooking and baking with an eye for detail and excited to work with fresh ingredients and work from our National Trustcookbook to create exciting and delicious recipes from scratch. Lots of the ingredients we use are produced on National Trust properties and farms and we are proud to hold a bronze Food for Life award.You wont be required to work nights, split shifts and will be off on Christmas Day as the property is fully closed to the public.Youll receive a bespoke induction on appointment - and further professional training & development opportunities are available.Interviews: This is an immediate start; interviews will be held by appointment on receiving applications. Who were looking for Youll need to be;Passionate about food, creative and proactiveA good team playerAware of good working knowledge of Health & Safety compliance requirements The package The National Trust has the motto For everyone, for ever at its heart. Were working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. Its important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audienceswe serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say were for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.Wherever youre from, and whatever your background, we want to hear from youand it doesnt matter if youre jam first, cream first, or even if you dont like scones at all. Everyone is welcome.Benefits for working at the National Trust include:

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Free parking at most locations

• Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

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