Chef - Henley-on-Thames Oxford
Job description
Chef - Henley-on-Thames
Summary
The Hours: Typical shift, 8am - 6pm (7.5 hours shift). Weekend working required, either 1 full weekend on, one off. Or 1 day every weekend. 37.5 hours a week, no evening or splits shifts. Working bank holidays and school holidays required.
Ideal candidate would have line management experience, happy working within a small team, and happy to work to the National Trust cookbook. Ideally have 3 years experience working in hospitality/kitchens.
The Salary: ?£23,556.00 pa
Duration: Permanent role - 37.5 hours a week
Interview Date: 24th July or ASAP
Due to lack of public transport, own transport is essential. Free car parking available on site.
We offer a range of benefits to help you look after the things that matter most to you - whether that's helping you to save for your future, getting discount on your weekly shop, or supporting you to find a healthy work-life balance. Please read our Package to see what we can offer you.
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.
You will be based at Greys Court, Rotherfield Greys, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 4PG
What you'll be doing
With your passion for food and your appetite to provide an exceptional service to your customers, you’ll work with the National Trust Cookbook framework to prepare delicious food.
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 and allergen/food safety training. Further professional training & development opportunities are available
Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert.
Who we're looking for
You’ll need to be;
• Experience as a chef / cook within a professional setting
• Helpful & friendly with a positive attitude
• Passionate about food
• Aware of Health & Safety compliance
• A team player with 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 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.
