Assistant Cook - Summer in Sloane Square
THIS ROLE IS NOW CLOSED
Role: Assistant Cook (x2)
Location: The Royal Court Theatre, London (with some requirement to work additional shifts at other venues associated with Royal Court Theatre productions)
Contract: Fixed Term/Zero Hours – 1st May to 1st October 2025
Salary: £14.93 per hour
The Royal Court Theatre is looking to recruit an Assistant Cook to join our team on a Fixed-Term Contract. In this exciting role, you will assist the Lead Cook in the development, preparation, and delivery of a healthy, sustainable, and innovative menu, supporting both regular services as well as special hires and events.
As an Assistant Cook, you will be instrumental in ensuring that every dish meets our high standards of quality and creativity. You will play a key role in food preparation, helping to execute the menu seamlessly during service, and contribute to the overall success of our food offerings across various events.
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are interested in cooking and would like to develop their skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment at a prestigious cultural venue. Whether you’re looking to start or grow your career in the kitchen, you’ll be supported by a collaborative team that values creativity, sustainability, and high standards of service.
The successful candidate will be:
- Independent and Collaborative: Shows the initiative to work effectively on their own, while demonstrating the co-operation and teamwork needed to thrive in a collaborative kitchen environment.
- Passionate About Sustainable Cooking: Brings a genuine passion for cooking healthy, sustainable, and exciting food, along with relevant experience that reflects their enthusiasm for the craft.
- Committed to Hygiene and Safety: Displays an understanding of food hygiene and health & safety practices, ensuring the highest standards in all aspects of kitchen work.
- Proactive and Enthusiastic Learner: Exhibits a willingness to take initiative, embrace challenges, and develop new skills
Further details about the application process can be found on Job Description. If you are interested in this role, please complete an application form and return to recruitment@royalcourttheatre.com by no later than 3pm on 9th April 2025. Please address how you meet the criteria set out above within your application.
To note, your application can also be sent through in the form of a voice note, or PowerPoint presentation (no more than five slides). Should there be a more accessible format for your application to be received, please contact the recruitment inbox.
Noting that the interview process for the role will most likely be held on the 16th of April 2025.
The Royal Court Theatre operates the Disability Confident scheme, which means that you are guaranteed to be shortlisted to the next stage if you meet the minimum criteria. Please clearly outline in your email if you would like to be considered under this scheme.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact the recruitment inbox ahead of the closing date.