Cook - no evenings or split shifts

Summary 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.   
We’re looking for a Cook to join us at Coughton Court, because there is limited public transport, 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 benefits we offer you. 
Hours: 37.5 per week (full-time) - working 5 out of 7 days, 9am - 5pm. Working patterns will vary with time of year. You'll be required to work regular weekends as well as school/bank holidays.     
Salary: £21,450 per year (£11 per hour) 
Duration: permanent contract   
Interview dates: 18th and 21st January 2024 What it's like to work here

Reporting to the Food & Beverage Manager, you'll be based at Coughton Court, one of England's finest Tudor houses, home to the Throckmorton family for 600 years.  

From November to February Coughton Court is closed, during these months you'll be required to work at other properties in the surrounding area. Travel can be reimbursed, this will be discussed in more detail at interview stage.    

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 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 for We’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 batch-cooking, and willing to learn. 
• Aware of health and safety compliance.

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 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)
• Tax free childcare scheme
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Perks at work discounts i.e. 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 locations
• Independent financial advice

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