Cook School Chef: Lead Engaging Cooking Classes

Borough Kitchen Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London Living Wage

Discounts on brands

Cook School classes

Holiday benefit

EAP 24/7

Job summary

Borough Kitchen is looking for a skilled Cook School Chef to lead engaging cooking classes and demonstrations, sharing ingredients, techniques and recipes with customers.

You’ll be a confident communicator who can explain not just how, but why, with enthusiasm for food and guest experience. Teaching experience is useful but not essential.

Hours are 12–30 per week, afternoons and evenings, across Battersea, Chiswick, Hampstead and Islington, with a London Living Wage ethos.

Qualifications

• Excellent cooking skills and knowledge of various cuisines and techniques.
• Proven experience as a professional chef or culinary instructor.
• Passion for food and cooking, with a desire to share knowledge and inspire others.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Food hygiene and safety certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Host our guests in a warm and friendly environment.
• Prepare cooking classes, ensuring all ingredients and equipment are ready with a focus on cleanliness, safety, and efficiency.
• Deliver engaging and informative cooking classes and demonstrations.
• Maintain a clean and organised cooking area.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Clean down after classes together with the Cook School Assistant.

Skills

Cooking skills

Teaching/training

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Professional chef experience or culinary instructor

Job description

Borough Kitchen is looking for a skilled Cook School Chef to lead engaging cooking classes and demonstrations, sharing ingredients, techniques and recipes with customers.

You’ll be a confident communicator who can explain not just how, but why, with enthusiasm for food and guest experience. Teaching experience is useful but not essential.

Hours are 12–30 per week, afternoons and evenings, across Battersea, Chiswick, Hampstead and Islington, with a London Living Wage ethos.