Are you passionate about cooking and producing great tasting food you are proud of, but working sociable hours? We are looking to recruit an experienced Cook to join our Food & Beverage Team at an exciting time as we expand our existing food offer. You will have an exceptionally high standard of cooking and baking for high visitor numbers. You will be expected to maintain the highest standards of hygiene and approach to food handling, to ensure the safe and good management of the kitchen areas. If you feel you have what we need and are looking for a role with work life balance working predominantly daytime hours then we are waiting to hear from you. Flexible approach to hours is required working seasonally to meet the operation of the museum. Hours are on a rota basis working up to any 5 days out of 7, including weekends and bank holidays. The role offers sociable hours, predominately day time hours with occasional evening work, therefore if you're looking for a Cook role with sociable hours and no-splits shifts this could be the ideal role for you. Some of the great benefits of working with us Joining a fantastic, friendly team of over 400 staff and 400 volunteers. Museum pass, allowing free entry for yourself and three other people. Work within a beautiful and unique location a 300-acre site that represents the diverse histories and heritage of the north. Discount on catering and retail. Free Parking. Bike2Work scheme. 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) and increasing to 30 days after 5 years. Two paid wellbeing days Work for a charity in the heritage sector where all profits are reinvested into further developing the museum, its people and reaching our communities. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme. Staff and volunteer social events throughout the year. All new appointments are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. We recruit based on aptitude, positive attitude and potential, and work to ensure people from all backgrounds have the opportunity to work within the heritage sector. This is prioritised above academic qualifications and we support non-traditional routes into work. We recognise and value transferable skills and diverse experiences as a form of expertise. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates as well as applications from, LGB, Trans and non-binary candidates as underrepresented people within the museum. Note to applicants: Please try to show in your application how you specifically meet the requirements in the about you section and refer to Our Recruitment Process for further guidance on completing your application form. Should you have any queries with regards to the role or the recruitment process please do contact us at recruitment@beamish.org.uk or 0191 370 4335