Location: This role requires flexibility to work across all our Cook School locations, including Hampstead High Street, Battersea Power Station, Islington Square and Chiswick High Road.
Hours: 2–3 shifts per week (minimum 12 hours), typically 16:30–22:30 Monday to Saturday
Borough Kitchen is the UK’s leading premium retailer for people who love to cook and entertain. We provide quality-tested products for the kitchen and table, alongside in-depth knowledge, advice and inspiration through our stores, online shop, and cook school. Borough Kitchen has five stores across London and a significant e-commerce presence. We search within the UK and around the world for the best products; each piece is meticulously chosen and tested based on function, quality, and durability. Our commitment has won us a unique, trusted position in the industry and strong partnerships with premium brands.
We put a lot of care into the work we do, and are seeking candidates who share our passion for cooking, entertaining, and providing the best experience for customers.
We’re looking for a reliable, friendly and detail-oriented Cook School Associate to support our chef instructors and ensure smooth delivery of our cooking classes. You’ll work closely with our small, passionate team to create an engaging and welcoming experience for every guest.
This role is physically demanding, involving regular standing for long periods, lifting heavy items (e.g. cookware, boxes, stock), and maintaining a fast pace during cleaning and class turnover.
Please note: This role involves regular handling of raw meat and fish.
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We are a proud London Living Wage employer. This accreditation reflects our commitment to supporting our team not just as employees, but as valued experts in cooking and dining.
Borough Kitchen is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to treating all our employees fairly, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, nationality, ethnicity, age, or physical abilities. We value and respect every team member, whether you're part-time or on a fixed-term contract.
Our Cook Shops cater to the urban chef to provide everything needed for at-home entertaining - from the kitchen to the table. Our passion is around finding the best tools for the job from around the globe, with a focus on quality, functionality and durability. We tightly edit the range to offer the Best of the Best and, where there is a high-quality value alternative, the Best of Value. We are known for rigorously testing and selecting the best products in each category.
We opened our first shop at Borough Market in September 2013 and our second shop in Hampstead in May 2015. We launched our first Cook School in Hampstead in October 2015 and then relaunched our online store boroughkitchen.com in November 2015. In April 2016 we opened a Chiswick shop and Cook School in London, W4.
Our flagship store in Islington Square opened in October 2020 and features our most comprehensive range of products and our largest, most central Cook School. All three of our Cook Schools are powered by Gaggenau's top-of-the-range kitchen equipment.
We cater to the urban at-home chef to provide everything that's needed for entertaining, from the kitchen to the table. It's about a shared passion for cooking and eating together - whether having friends around for a Friday night supper or family around for a Sunday roast.
We all share a passion for food and hosting and are always looking to welcome like-minded people to our team.
