Cook - Lynmouth, Devon

The Hours: Working a total of 1360 hours per year. In the summer you will work up to 4 days per week and in the winter operating months your hours will reduced to weekends. A typical shift will be 9am to 5pm. 

This role is based on annualised hours, where the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year

The Salary: £11.00 per hour, with an increase in April due to the government minimum wage uplift.

Duration: Permanent opportunity

What it's like to work here

To find out more about what it’s like to work within “Food & Beverage” at the National Trust, click here to watch our video.

Most of our locations are not accessible by public transport and therefore we encourage you to consider how you would commute here before you apply. 

What you'll be doing

You’ll enjoy preparing food from scratch using fresh/seasonal ingredients and will be confident with creating bakes, making, soups, stews, sausage rolls and preparing & presenting food to order served directly to the customers over busy lunchtime periods.

You will receive a bespoke induction, allergen/food safety training and the coaching required to fulfil in role. Further professional training & development opportunities are available   

Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert. 

Who we're looking for

Experience is welcomed but key to this role you’ll need to be; 

• Helpful & friendly with a positive attitude

• Passionate about food

• Aware of Health & Safety compliance

• Great communication skills   

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 properties 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.