Summary The National Trust is renowned for its food and hospitality. We run 185 cafes, tea-rooms and restaurants all over England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and we’d love you to join us.
We’re looking for a Food and Beverage Kitchen Assistant. In this role, you’d be making a real difference to the work of the National Trust, as well as helping to give people a memorable day out. 
This location is in a rural area, so please think about how you’d 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:
30 hours per week (part-time) - shift pattern is 4 over 7 daytime hours with weekend availability required. There are no split shifts or evening work. 


Salary: £11.50 per hour.
Duration: This is a permanent role which offers realistic salary progression based on annual reviews.


Internally you will be known as a Food & Beverage Team Member.
What it’s like to work here 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.  What you’ll be doing As a Kitchen Assistant, your main focus will be back of house, assisting the kitchen team to create delicious food to serve in our café. With your love of working with people, your ’can-do’ attitude and your desire to provide an outstanding service. This is a lively business that’s constantly on the go, so teamwork and adaptability are crucial. 




You’ll always keep the standards of food and drink preparation and presentation high. Using your excellent eye for detail, you’ll make sure food is prepared and presented to a high standard.




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. 
Who we’re looking for No experience is needed, but we’d love to hear from you if you’re:


•Happy to work in a team or on your own initiative.


•A people person, who cares about giving great service.


•Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
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)
•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.