Chef
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2026 |
| Location: | Anglesey Abbey, Quy Road, Cambridge, CB25 9EJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | National Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | IRC174549 |
Summary
We’re looking for a passionate Chef to join our Food & Beverage team at Anglesey – a place where fresh, seasonal food, warm hospitality and beautiful surroundings come together.
You’ll be working in the single busiest food and beverage operation the National Trust has, you’ll help us create memorable experiences for everyone who visits.
This role is offered as one full time position. You’ll work alternate weekends, and you’ll benefit from a flexible rota day (s), between Monday to Friday to help support your work life balance.
You’ll be working to an annualised contract of 1950hours. The hours a week you work may change but your wage each month will stay the same.
Anglesey Abbey has limited public transport links, please consider how you’ll travel to work before applying.
Salary: £33,000 per annum
Duration: Permanent
Potential start date: Immediate/appropriate to any serving of notice requirements
What it's like to work here
Anglesey Abbey, Mill and Gardens, a Jacobean style House with formal gardens just outside of Cambridge, with two Food & Beverage outlets offering a variety of seasonal menus. You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team who take pride in serving great food in a remarkable setting.
Our kitchens follow the National Trust Cookbook, celebrating sustainably sourced produce We don’t work split shifts, just consistent working patterns in a welcoming and collaborative environment.
To find out more about what it’s like to work in a food and beverage team for the National Trust,
What you'll be doing
Your focus will be our busy, creative kitchen – preparing delicious dishes from scratch using seasonal ingredients and recipes that reflect the spirit of Anglesey Abbey.
You’ll cook fresh, high quality food using the National Trust Cookbook framework delivering food that helps make our visitors’ days memorable. And will receive a role specific induction, allergen and food safety training, plus access to further development opportunities.
You’ll help maintain excellent food hygiene, safety standards and COSHH procedures and support and encourage colleagues, contributing to a positive, inclusive team culture.
We offer a generous benefits package to help you look after the things that matter most – from saving for your future to enjoying everyday discounts and finding a healthy work life balance. You’ll also be part of a team who genuinely enjoy working together in a beautiful location, surrounded by nature, heritage and purpose.
Who we're looking for
We’d love to hear from you if you are;
• Experienced as a professional chef or cook, with a passion for fresh, seasonal food
• Confident about following recipes and batch-cooking, with a willingness to learn
• Aware of health & safety requirements and committed to high standards
• A Team player, who is welcoming, and happy engaging with colleagues and visitors
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 (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• 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
You’ll be working in the single busiest food and beverage operation the National Trust has, you’ll help us create memorable experiences for everyone who visits.
This role is offered as one full time position. You’ll work alternate weekends, and you’ll benefit from a flexible rota day (s), between Monday to Friday to help support your work life balance.
You’ll be working to an annualised contract of 1950hours. The hours a week you work may change but your wage each month will stay the same.
Anglesey Abbey has limited public transport links, please consider how you’ll travel to work before applying.
Salary: £33,000 per annum
Duration: Permanent
Potential start date: Immediate/appropriate to any serving of notice requirements
What it's like to work here
Anglesey Abbey, Mill and Gardens, a Jacobean style House with formal gardens just outside of Cambridge, with two Food & Beverage outlets offering a variety of seasonal menus. You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team who take pride in serving great food in a remarkable setting.
Our kitchens follow the National Trust Cookbook, celebrating sustainably sourced produce We don’t work split shifts, just consistent working patterns in a welcoming and collaborative environment.
To find out more about what it’s like to work in a food and beverage team for the National Trust,
What you'll be doing
Your focus will be our busy, creative kitchen – preparing delicious dishes from scratch using seasonal ingredients and recipes that reflect the spirit of Anglesey Abbey.
You’ll cook fresh, high quality food using the National Trust Cookbook framework delivering food that helps make our visitors’ days memorable. And will receive a role specific induction, allergen and food safety training, plus access to further development opportunities.
You’ll help maintain excellent food hygiene, safety standards and COSHH procedures and support and encourage colleagues, contributing to a positive, inclusive team culture.
We offer a generous benefits package to help you look after the things that matter most – from saving for your future to enjoying everyday discounts and finding a healthy work life balance. You’ll also be part of a team who genuinely enjoy working together in a beautiful location, surrounded by nature, heritage and purpose.
Who we're looking for
We’d love to hear from you if you are;
• Experienced as a professional chef or cook, with a passion for fresh, seasonal food
• Confident about following recipes and batch-cooking, with a willingness to learn
• Aware of health & safety requirements and committed to high standards
• A Team player, who is welcoming, and happy engaging with colleagues and visitors
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 (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• 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