We’d love to hear from you if you’re:• 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.CookAs a valued member of our team, you'll be working alongside our experienced and friendly team, who have a passion for producing great food under the guidance of our Head Chef. Your day-to-day will involve preparing, baking, and serving dishes inspired by the National Trust cookbook, with an emphasis on quality, consistency, which all play a key role in delighting our visitors, all within the backdrop of the stunning 14th century moated Bodiam Castle. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene which will be an integral part of your daily role. As the role is annualised the hours equate to 2 days per week however may increase at peak times and reduce during the winter months this including occasional weekends and Bank Holidays. To 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.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’, you’ll prepare, measure and mix ingredients. You’ll 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. 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. 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: 13 July 2025 To 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 recruitmentenquiries@nationaltrust.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 adjustments@nationaltrustjobs.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. 165025IRC165025RobertsbridgePermanent p/t (950 hrs py)Ends: Jul 13th 85.5 mi from Newbury, UKDo 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. We’re looking for a Cook to join us. Because we are in a rural area, please think about how you’d be able to get here for work, before applying for the job. 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: 950 annualised hours. The working pattern will be 9am to 5pm and generally 2 days per week however at peak times/holiday cover this may increase but we would discuss that directly with the candidate as we are flexible. 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 Salary: £12,112.50 pro rata Duration: Permanent Interview date: 16th & 17th July 2025 Potential start date: 4th August 2025For this role, you’ll 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.Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, Robertsbridge, TN32 5UACompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK12.75 per hour