Do 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 Chef De Partie to join us at Calke Abbey (internally your title will be 'Cook'). 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: Full time, working 5 out of 7 days, on average 37.5 hours per week. Regular weekend working is required as well as school holidays and Bank Holidays. Shifts will be worked between 8am and 5.30pm.

This role is based on annualised hours, where the amount of hours you work each month may vary slightly, however your salary will be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year. You'll work 1950 hours per year.

Salary: £23,166 per year (£11.88 per hour).

Duration: Permanent contract. 

Interview dates: 1st, 5th, 8th and 10th July 2024.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you'll be based at Calke Abbey (Derby, DE73 7JF), one of the East Midlands’ top 10 visitor attractions. The newly refurbished restaurant serves local and seasonal produce, including organically reared meat from the estate. As well as the house, Calke is popular with visitors looking to explore the gardens, pleasure grounds, stableyards, and the 600+ acre estate including an ancient deer park, wetland and nature reserve. Our popular commercial spaces such as the restaurant, café, pop-up refreshments and shop help to make much of Calke’s extensive conservation work possible.