Chef / Cook

Chef / Cook WWT Castle Espie 37.5 hours per week - 5 days from 7 working day time hours (we open 9.30 - 5pm), weekend working is essential but is worked on fair rota basis with no split shifts or evening shifts £22,020 per annum We have an exciting opportunity for a Chef to join our busy catering team at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre. With great rates of pay, no split shifts, or evening working, our team are ready to welcome you. Working at Castle Espie you can really make a difference to conserving our planet. You’ll be working for an organisation that is dedicated to protecting wetland habitats and saving species around the world from extinction and reducing the world’s impact on climate change, whilst inspiring visitors and encouraging them to get closer to nature by providing outstanding hospitality. The Role You will be working as part of our kitchen team, preparing and presenting food to order in a fast paced environment. Cooking seasonal menus for our visitors to enjoy and ensuring everyone in the team follows our food safety management system, you will also manage waste and stock levels, helping the catering team hit their targets. About You To join as our Chef you’ll need: - Some previous experience of working in a commercial kitchen - A passion for food and pride in presentation - A good working knowledge of food safety management systems - To enjoy being part of a friendly and motivated team - Enjoy interacting with customers In return for your hard work and dedication, you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including: - 33 days’ annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, increasing to 38 days after 5 years’ service - Contributory pension scheme matching up to 7% - Life assurance providing 3 times annual salary - Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and wellbeing including our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - Enhanced family friendly policies - Cycle to work scheme - Free entry to all our centres - Working in a stunning location overlooking Strangford Lough For more information, and to apply for the role, please select the apply button shown. Closing Date: 9th August 2023 Interview Date: 18th August 2023 WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit. Registered Charity Number England & Wales, no 1030884 and Scotland, no SC039410. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.