Cook School Chef: Lead Inspiring Cooking Classes (Evenings)

Borough Kitchen; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading discounts

Free Cook School classes

Longevity holiday benefit

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Borough Kitchen is seeking a skilled Cook School Chef to lead engaging cooking classes and demonstrations in London venues including Battersea, Chiswick, Hampstead and Islington. You’ll share your passion for ingredients, techniques and recipes, building customers’ confidence in the kitchen and creating a welcoming experience for all guests.

You’ll be a confident communicator with a love of teaching; teaching experience is useful but not essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent cooking skills and knowledge of multiple cuisines and techniques.
• Proven experience as a professional chef or culinary instructor.
• Passion for food and ability to share knowledge with guests.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for teaching and guest interaction.

Responsibilities

• Host guests in a warm, friendly environment and deliver engaging cooking classes.
• Explain not just how, but why techniques work to build guests' confidence.
• Prepare classes with ingredients and equipment, ensuring cleanliness and safety.
• Deliver high-quality demonstrations and hands-on sessions.
• Provide excellent customer service and answer guests’ questions.
• Maintain a clean, organized cooking area and adhere to food hygiene standards.
• Assist in class setup and post-class cleanup with the Cook School Assistant.

Skills

Excellent cooking skills

Professional chef experience

Culinary instructor experience

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Evenings and weekends flexibility

Food hygiene certification

Job description

Borough Kitchen is seeking a skilled Cook School Chef to lead engaging cooking classes and demonstrations in London venues including Battersea, Chiswick, Hampstead and Islington. You’ll share your passion for ingredients, techniques and recipes, building customers’ confidence in the kitchen and creating a welcoming experience for all guests.

You’ll be a confident communicator with a love of teaching; teaching experience is useful but not essential.