Summary

Are you a talented and enthusiastic Baker? Do you enjoy working within an energetic and passionate team, providing incredible food experiences? Are you looking for a fantastic work life balance? If so, this role could be for you. 

We are currently hiring for a Baker who has a passion for creating incredible food, is a strong team player and is driven by given the best service possible. Full or Part time hours available, for an informal chat regarding the role email sticklebarn@nationaltrust.org.uk. Internally, you'll be known as a Cook.

Salary – Â£20,977 

Hours – Flexible hours with both Full or Part time hours available, maximum hours 37.5 per week/1950 per annum.

Duration: This is a permanent role which offers realistic salary progression based on annual reviews.

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

What it's like to work here

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Based in the heart of Langdale, we’re serving up something a little different at Sticklebarn; super tasty, planet-friendly food and drink, all in the name of a great cause – looking after the Lakes. 

• People

We strive to put people at the heart of everything we do, from delivering exceptional service and experience for our visitors, alongside putting our team’s wellbeing at the forefront our operation.  Our team are passionate individuals from all walks of life, with one shared aim, to look after the Langdale Valley and the Lake District: for everyone, for ever.

• Sustainability

Our food offer revolves around celebrating local produce, tenant suppliers and farmers, and our vibrant food & beverage team. We have a huge focus on sustainability, both in terms of our business but also of our environmental sustainability:

- Sticklebarn was the first hydro-powered National Trust property in the Lake District

- We work with consulting partners to calculate the carbon footprint of our menu.

Our ambition has only just begun on our sustainability journey, and we work with the Sustainable Restaurant Association to help guide us and provide our bi-annual sustainability rating as well as working with our internal colleagues in delivering a brand-new Ground Source Heat Pump in late 2022. 

• The Offer

The past two years have afforded us the opportunity to adapt to the ever-changing F&B industry, and we made the brave decision to change our style of service in March 2022, to a licenced café opening 8am-6pm. We offer amazing all-day brunches, exquisite cakes and bakes, and thirst-quenching brews. On weekend days we are working with 3rd party vendors to deliver a range of different night-time food options, backed up by the Sticklebarn Taproom, offering our night-time visitors with an experience akin to our daytime offer.

The money we raise as a National Trust property goes directly into the landscape around us, funding conservation projects, protecting wildlife and preserving natural environments for all visitors to enjoy.

What you'll be doing

You’ll enjoy preparing food from scratch using fresh/seasonal ingredients and will be confident with creating bakes, making, soups, stews, sausage rolls and preparing & presenting food to order served directly to the customers over busy lunchtime periods. 

You won’t be required to work nights, split shifts and will be off on Christmas Day as the property is fully closed to the public.

You’ll receive a bespoke induction on appointment - and further professional training & development opportunities are available.

Interviews: This is an immediate start; interviews will be held by appointment on receiving applications.

Who we're looking for

You'll need to be;

• Passionate about food, creative and proactive

• A good team player

• Aware of good working knowledge of Health & Safety compliance requirements

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.

Wherever you’re from, and whatever your background, we want to hear from you – and it doesn’t matter if you’re jam first, cream first, or even if you don’t like scones at all. Everyone is welcome.

Benefits for working at the National Trust include:

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Free parking at most locations

• Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary