Cook

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. Were looking for a Cook to join us. 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:1560 Annualised (You will be paid an average salary based on 30 hours per week, but will work more in the summer months and reduced hours in the winter months). You will be required to work weekends, school holidays and bank holidays. Our trading hours are 10:00-17:00 (reduced in the winter/darker months) 7 days a week. Shifts will fall between the hours of 8am 6pm (with occasional evening events throughout the year). Salary: £19,890 / £12.75 an hour Duration: Fixed term until 30th April 2026 - with potential permanent position available for the right candidate. Potential start date: Immediate For this role, youll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role. What it's like to work here To find out more about what its like to work in a food and beverage team for the National Trust, clickhere towatch our video. A note from Nicola (F&B Manager): We have a happy and hardworking team here at Gibside. Were looking for a like-minded F&B Cook to join us. Someone who can demonstrate the ability and drive to hit the ground running, be very hands on as part of the team (both front & back of house) and who wants to be part of achieving our realistic and fulfilling goals. This role is incredibly varied and will suit someone with great initiative A driving license would be beneficial (but not essential) as senior team members can drive the on-site vehicles to move stock and travel between outlets. The right candidate for us is always thinking ahead to ensure every shift is prepped for success. We want the food & drink experience at Gibside to be easy and enjoyable for every visitor and every team member too. Our focus is on the future with our café space newly renovated and a new wood-fired pizza outlet on site, this is an exciting time. When you join us, youll work alongside our current kitchen team and play a vital role in improving our food and drink offer whilst looking for new opportunities to grow our business for the rest of the year and beyond. Every penny we make contributes to maintaining our heritage and beautiful estate at Gibside, for everyone for ever. If this is the role for you, we really cant wait to meet you! 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, youll prepare, measure and mix ingredients. Youll 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. Well 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. Who we're looking for Wed love to hear from you if youre: 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. 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 audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say were 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) Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme 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 AMRT1_UKCT

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

Posted Date: 5/17/2025