Seasonal Chef Cook

Love cooking but want to avoid the pressure of a busy restaurant

Help us deliver memorable meals to our visitors while supporting our mission to inspire people to care for the environment.

Why youll love working with us:

• Permanent seasonal role: average20hours/week MarchNovember

• Salary equates to 14.60 per hour

• Predictable hours and structured shifts for a healthy worklife balance

• No late-night shifts finish time is normally by 8pm!

• Excellent benefits including life assurance (5x salary) health and wellbeing support app pro rata of 28 days holiday bank holidays

• Flexibility over the winter months to travel or enjoy other interests

What youll be doing

As our Seasonal Chef youll support our Head Chef and play a key role in delivering our catering operations. This will include:

• Cooking kitchen management and deputising for the Head Chef

• Assisting with supervising and supporting the small catering team during daily service

• We operate fixed mealtimes with one or two sittings using simple set menus with two or three food choices.

Your weekly hours will vary across the season with more during busy periods and fewer in quieter weeks.

Further inforegardingthe full responsibilities can be found in the vacancy pack attached to the advert on ourcareerswebsite.

Where youll be based

Nettlecombe Court is set within a historic manor estate surrounded by woodland open countryside and beautiful grounds. With its distinctive setting and welcoming atmosphere it offers a unique place to work and be part of a friendly team throughout the season.

From the character of the manor house to the peaceful surroundings of the estate Nettlecombe Court is a place where history outdoor learning and the natural environment come together.

Weve been awarded the Soil Associations Food for Life Served Here Bronze Award recognising our commitment to serving healthy nutritious and sustainable meals. Join us in creating dishes that delight visitors and reflect our commitment to a greener future!

Who were looking for

• Previous catering experience

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to complete before starting)

• Pride in your work flexibility and strong work ethic

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Enthusiasm for sustainability and the mission of Field Studies Council

Your benefits whilst working with us will include:

• Competitive salary

• Pro rata of 28 days annual holiday entitlementbank holidays extra loyalty days dependent on length of service

• Health and Wellbeing Support App

• 24hr Counselling Helpline Service

• Cycle to work and EV schemes

• Discounts and cashback opportunities

• Flexible working options where roles permit

• Quality learning and development opportunities

Ready to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity youve been looking for wed love to hear from you!

Applications will be considered on arrival

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if were in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

If youdontmeet every requirement listed in the person specification we would still encourage you to apply and tell us about the unique skills and experiences you can bring to the role. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we expect all team members to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will only be confirmed following the successful completion of rigorous pre-employment checks includingappropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks

We want to create a world whereeveryone feels connected to the environmentso they can enjoy the benefits it gives and make choices that help protect it.

As an Investors in People charity we realise that to achieveour visionwe need diverse teams of staff who have a wide range of skills a real passion for the work of the charity and pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform at the Field Studies Council everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering our mission and visionif this inspires you we would love to hear from you.