Cook

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 part-time Cook to join us at Belton House. 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: 15 hours per week (part-time). Working 2 to 4 shifts per week. Regular weekend working is required, as well as bank holidays and school holidays. Shifts will be worked between 8am and 5pm.

During December you'll be required to work some evening shifts for the Christmas Lights event, finishing around 9pm.

Salary: £11.88 per hour (£23,166 per year pro rata)

Duration: Permanent contract.

Interview date: Week starting 15th April 2024.

What it's like to work here

Reporting to the Head Chef, you'll be based at Belton House (Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2LS). Belton welcomes visitors to explore the ancient deer park, picnic in the pleasure grounds, or burn off energy in the National Trust's largest outdoor adventure playground. As well as the house, gardens and parkland, Belton also has a gift shop, bookshop, the Stables Café, a playground kiosk and seasonal ice-cream parlour. If you are enthusiastic and committed to making this popular property the best it can be, the team would love to hear from you.  

To find out more about what it’s like to work in a food and beverage team for 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 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

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

National Trust

£11.88 per hour

Belton