We’d love to hear from you if you’re:• experienced as a professional chef or cook, with a passion for food and a friendly and positive attitude.• confident about following recipes and batch-cooking, and willing to learn.• aware of health and safety compliance.• happy working within a team, and good at communicating with peopleChefReporting to the Head Chef, you'll join a team of 5 chefs and be part of a wider team of 50 staff. There is a Food and Beverage Manager, with an Assistant F&B Manager, Team Leaders and Team members.You'll be working in Kedleston hall’s original kitchens, and therefore we do not have a counter system. The restaurant seats around 100 covers with a further 100 covers outdoors, directly in front of the hall. If you have any queries please email F&B manager: Nikki.bradshawnationaltrust.org.uk/07825592590 or Head chef Georgia.williams2nationaltrust.org.uk/01332 843404To 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.You'll be part on an established, experienced team. Your main focus is the kitchen, a busy and creative hub. You’ll be working within the framework of our ‘National Trust Cookbook’ to prepare delicious food from scratch using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Your food will be served directly to visitors.You’ll help to build a great place to work, which includes showing empathy and giving support to team members when needed. The aim is to foster a positive spirit where everyone is focussed on giving the best possible service to visitors. By maintaining high standards of food hygiene and COSHH procedures, you’ll minimise risks to visitors, staff and contractors.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.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)• 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 Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you. Closing Date: 13th October 2024 Interview Date: Week commencing 21st October 2024To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right hand side of the page.If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at recruitmentenquiriesnationaltrust.org.ukIf you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at adjustmentsnationaltrustjobs.org.uk and we'll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page.Equal Opportunities Statement The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here. Safeguarding Statement The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre. Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early. 156579IRC156579DerbyPermanent f/t (1950 hrs py)Ends: Oct 13th 108.5 mi from AttleboroughWe’re looking for a Chef to join us. Because Kedleston Hall is in a rural area, please think about how you’d be able to get here for work, before applying for the job. We are not on a public transport route and you would need some form of transport to get here.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, we do not work evenings. The café opens for 9.30 with a breakfast offer and moves onto a lunch offer. We produce our dishes from fresh, including soups, one pots, cakes and bakes. Your responsibility would be to produce mainly the savoury dishes and run the pass, placing orders and supporting/covering for the head chef. Please read our package, below, to see what benefits we offer you. Hours: 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. You'll work 1950 hours per yar. Your shift pattern would be 5 out of 7 rota and would include working weekends and bank holidays shared equally with the chefs team. Salary: £24,843 per annumKedleston Hall, Quardon, Derby, DE22 5JHCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK24,843 pa